Rio Tinto wrangles investors over water contamination claimsA group representing UK pension funds has raised concerns about the water management at Oyu Tolgoi.Reuters | February 11, 2024 | 3:29 pm
Argentina, US strengthen ties concerning critical mineralsThe Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies and the US Assistant…Staff Writer | February 11, 2024 | 5:56 am
Portuguese prosecutors seek to annul environment permit for Savannah lithium mineThe Savannah mine was part of a wider probe last…Reuters | February 8, 2024 | 9:44 am
US Senate overwhelmingly backs tax treaty with Chile Without it, taxes on US companies with Chilean operations could climb to more than 44%, the business group said. Reuters | June 23, 2023 | 9:35 am
Lithium producers warn global supplies may not meet electric vehicle demand Even if more lithium mines are built, there are not enough facilities to produce specialized types of the metal for batteries. Reuters | June 22, 2023 | 4:34 pm
Boric’s lithium strategy will hinder Chile’s growth, Conservative rival says Jose Antonio Kast, who lost to Boric in the 2021 presidential election and aims to run again in 2025. Bloomberg News | June 21, 2023 | 4:10 pm
Volt eyes lithium big-league with breakthrough extraction technology The innovative approach, rooted in fluid movement expertise, promises to unlock a new frontier in sustainable and localized lithium production. Henry Lazenby | June 21, 2023 | 2:42 pm
Sayona considers restart of stand-alone lithium carbonate plant as early as 2026 Completing the plant will move Sayona Quebec downstream processing for the North American battery industry. Staff Writer | June 21, 2023 | 8:58 am
China lithium price rebound to be capped by growing supply, analysts say Spot lithium carbonate prices in China nearly doubled in the last two months. Reuters | June 21, 2023 | 6:52 am
Albemarle becomes first lithium firm to complete responsible mining audit Third-party audit shows Albemarle meets 50% to 75% of the criteria in each of four areas, including social and environmental responsibility. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 21, 2023 | 5:53 am
Avalon Materials plans lithium processing plant in Ontario Company acquires industrial site in Thunder Bay, aims to become province’s first vertically integrated lithium producer. Staff Writer | June 20, 2023 | 2:45 pm
Australia cautious on Chinese investment in vital lithium sector Chinese firms have already invested in lithium hydroxide refineries in Western Australia. Bloomberg News | June 20, 2023 | 8:30 am