Argentina mining exports to near $4.5bn in 2023 amid lithium boomThe country's mining exports totaled $3.8 billion in 2022, according to official data.Reuters | September 22, 2023 | 11:31 am
Kodal Minerals lithium project in Mali unfazed by new lawMali's government has confirmed the firm's license to mine Bougouni…Staff Writer | September 22, 2023 | 5:56 am
UK pushes ban on new gas and diesel vehicles to 2035Decision comes after pressure from the automotive industry, which argued…Cecilia Jamasmie | September 21, 2023 | 9:24 am
Pilbara Minerals sells spodumene cargo tied to lithium hydroxide prices Earlier this month its chief executive told press the developer had around 200,000 tonnes of spodumene to sell. Reuters | February 19, 2023 | 4:41 pm
Mexico President orders ministry to step up lithium nationalization Studies suggest Mexico may have some 1.7 million tonnes of lithium. Reuters | February 19, 2023 | 9:17 am
Tesla considering a bid for Sigma Lithium Sigma’s biggest shareholder has been exploring a potential sale of the company and gauging interest from miners and carmakers, sources say. Bloomberg News | February 17, 2023 | 2:24 pm
General Motors digs into mining business to lead race for EV metals The US automaker has invested in several miners to improve access to battery minerals. Bloomberg News | February 17, 2023 | 8:29 am
Ghana mining fund mulls multi-million investment in Atlantic Lithium Ghana's state-owned Minerals Income Investment Fund plans to take an equity stake in Atlantic with up to a $30 million investment. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2023 | 3:44 am
Piedmont Lithium, LG Chem sign equity investment and offtake agreements LG Chem will purchase 1,096,535 newly-issued shares of Piedmont common stock for $75 million. Staff Writer | February 16, 2023 | 11:52 am
Albemarle expects 40% Chinese EV market growth to drive lithium demand Chinese lithium customers are not slowing orders and the country's stockpiles of cathodes and battery parts are decreasing. Reuters | February 16, 2023 | 7:16 am
Freyr Battery, Finnish Minerals Group plan cathode material JV Freyr is building its first battery cell factory in Norway. Reuters | February 16, 2023 | 7:09 am
Albemarle’s lithium sales jump fivefold despite price hikes The company posted net income of $1.13 billion, compared with a loss of $3.8 million the year-ago period. Reuters | February 15, 2023 | 2:09 pm