Lithium Top Stories

The biggest global mining news of 2023

A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades.

Frik Els | December 27, 2023 | 10:01 am

US claims huge chunk of seabed amid strategic push for resources

The US extended its claims on the ocean floor by…

Bloomberg News | December 22, 2023 | 12:27 pm

Milei looks to cut costs for Argentina’s miners in broader deregulation push

The Argentina President singled out cutting costs for mining companies…

Bloomberg News | December 21, 2023 | 10:49 am

Pinnacle Minerals expands Canadian lithium footprint

It is acquiring a 75% stake in the Adina East…

Staff Writer | December 21, 2023 | 3:46 am

Woodside Energy to supply LNG to Pilbara Minerals unit

The LNG will be used at the Pilgangoora lithium operation…

Reuters | December 20, 2023 | 3:30 pm

SQM weighs hard choices in Chile amid $3.7bn share wipeout

SQM, the fertilizer-turned-lithium giant, runs the planet’s biggest and most profitable brine operation in Chile’s northern desert.

Bloomberg News | April 24, 2023 | 4:31 am

Argentina plans to produce 200,000 tonnes of lithium by 2025

Argentina expects lithium exports to reach $5.6 billion by 2025 based on the production of 200,000 annual tonnes of the battery metal.

Staff Writer | April 23, 2023 | 11:56 am

Top stocks plummet after Chile brings lithium industry under state control

Shares in the world’s top two lithium producers are tanking after Chile said their contracts will not be renewed and prices for the battery metal continue to fall.

Frik Els | April 21, 2023 | 10:26 am

Tianqi drops bid for Essential Metals as M&A heats up

Tianqi dropped its $91 million plan to buy Essential after it failed to secure the backing.

Bloomberg News | April 21, 2023 | 8:01 am

Mexico’s lawmakers approve overhaul of mining industry

The reforms would require miners to give back at least 10% of profits to communities and disclose the impacts of their operations.

Reuters | April 21, 2023 | 7:20 am

Summit Nanotech ready to scale up direct lithium extraction technology

Canada’s Summit Nanotech is opening a facility in Chile with the goal to scale up its denaLi direct lithium extraction technology.

Staff Writer | April 21, 2023 | 6:06 am

Chile to take control of its lithium industry

The policy sets up a public-private model in which the state will partner with miners through a dedicated national lithium company.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 21, 2023 | 3:41 am

Codelco in early talks with prospective partners for northern Chile lithium venture

As it wraps up an exploration program this year at the Maricunga salt flat, Codelco has been contacted by several companies, chairman Maximo Pacheco said.

Bloomberg News | April 20, 2023 | 1:53 pm

Visualizing global EV production in 2022, by brand

This graphic explores the latest EV production data for 2022, showing BYD taking a massive step forward to surpass Tesla.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | April 20, 2023 | 11:27 am

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