Lithium Top Stories

Chile to invest $7 million in lithium and salt flats research

Funding for up to ten research projects, including topics such as new brine extraction methods, will be awarded in mid-2024.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 24, 2023 | 9:23 am

Sigma Lithium’s former co-CEO fired for trading in blackout period

Public data shows that Calvyn Gardner sold shares for about…

Reuters | November 24, 2023 | 7:44 am

Global EV mandates would require 388 new mines: Fraser Institute

Demand for battery metals for EVs far exceeds global mining…

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | November 23, 2023 | 2:11 pm

Glencore to build pilot battery recycling plant outside of Italy

Glencore said in May it was going to develop a…

Reuters | November 23, 2023 | 10:09 am

Lake Resources expands Kachi lithium resource ahead of definitive study

The Kachi project ranks among the world’s top 10 brine…

Staff Writer | November 23, 2023 | 9:29 am

Europe’s lone lithium refinery prepares for new wave of rivals

For 47 years, a chemicals producer in London’s commuter belt has been running a small lithium refinery that’s the only one of its kind in Europe.

Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 11:07 am

Biden makes electric vehicle credits elusive in bid for US auto renaissance

The guidance released Friday clarifying provisions of the IRA will leave few EVs eligible for up to $7,500 credits as of April 18.

Bloomberg News | March 31, 2023 | 8:03 am

Chinese lithium producers set price floor as demand evaporates – sources

The move would come as prices plunge on a significant slowdown in demand for EVs in China.

Reuters | March 31, 2023 | 7:46 am

CHART: Demand is soaring, but global mining is not expanding

Mining companies have to run just to stand still, but expansion capex in the global mining sector as a percentage of profits has halved in a decade.

Frik Els | March 30, 2023 | 10:56 am

Sayona, Piedmont Lithium restart commercial production at NAL project in Quebec

Sayona is targeting 226,000 tonnes per year of annual lithium concentrate production.

Staff Writer | March 30, 2023 | 9:48 am

South African ex-Treasury boss helms billion-dollar lithium plan

The former head of South Africa’s National Treasury has been tasked with cleaning up a scandal-dogged company that’s contemplating partnering a Chinese battery maker.

Bloomberg News | March 30, 2023 | 9:46 am

Australia risks losing pole position in critical minerals race

Industry executives are calling for a national strategy to speed that development by fast-tracking mine permitting.

Reuters | March 30, 2023 | 8:00 am

Scientists figure out how to improve lithium metal batteries’ durability

Korean researchers developed a new anode material that they believe can accelerate the commercialization of durable and lightweight lithium metal batteries.

Staff Writer | March 30, 2023 | 6:06 am

Vale signs agreements with Chinese companies to reinforce strategic agenda in Asia

One agreement relates to investment in the Morowali project in Indonesia.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | March 29, 2023 | 11:57 am

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