Lithium Top Stories

Piedmont Lithium cuts 27% of workforce as prices plunge

The miner, which has a joint venture operation in Canada and a project in Ghana, aims to achieve about $10 million in annual savings.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2024 | 3:45 am

Adionics’ direct lithium extraction testing at SQM’s Atacama salar shows high recovery rates

Company said its direct lithium extraction technology has reached full…

Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 4:58 pm

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals says Zambia copper find largest in a century

It estimates the Mingomba project, in the northern Copperbelt province,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2024 | 4:03 am

Argentinian, German officials meet to discuss critical minerals

An Argentinian delegation travelled to Germany to promote the country’s…

Staff Writer | February 4, 2024 | 7:06 am

Lithium lowdown: Week 5, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry…

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | February 2, 2024 | 11:13 am

Argentina’s growing lithium industry hits export records

Argentina’s growing lithium industry hit a record high with exports rising to $60m in May.

Bloomberg News | June 17, 2023 | 12:06 pm

EV battery prices rise for the first time in 2023

Battery prices are particularly being impacted by lithium carbonate prices in China, which increased by 55% in May.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | June 16, 2023 | 11:31 am

Critical material prices are recovering but the outlook is mixed

New report says lithium, nickel sulphate and rare earth prices are set to recover sharply but graphite, magnesium and titanium markets are in for more pain.

Frik Els | June 16, 2023 | 11:24 am

Chile to tender lithium permits in first half of 2024

Private companies that win exploration licences will have priority to gain exploitation permits in association with a state-run company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2023 | 9:03 am

Japan expands lithium hunting with Idemitsu Australia push

Japan's Idemitsu Kosan Co has increased its stake in Australian Delta Lithium Limited (DLI) to 15%.

Reuters | June 16, 2023 | 7:34 am

Inside the race to remake lithium extraction for EV batteries

The global battle to reshape the lithium industry is sucking in oil producers, tech startups and entrenched mining giants.

Reuters | June 16, 2023 | 7:27 am

Mineral Resources ends lithium deal with Ganfeng

Company withdrew lithium production forecast for the Mt Marion mine and expects Wodgina's to be at the lower end of its forecast.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 16, 2023 | 3:53 am

Codelco top brass seek to reassure market after CEO quits

The company said it would stick to its strategy and operations in a bid to reassure markets following the surprise resignation.

Reuters | June 16, 2023 | 12:21 am

Avalon stock surges on C$63 million investment, joint venture with Sibelco

Avalon plans to use the proceeds to first acquire industrial land for a lithium-hydroxide processing facility in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Staff Writer | June 15, 2023 | 2:02 pm

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