Lithium Top Stories

Nickel-rich cathodes show promising results for longer-lasting EV batteries

High-energy, nickel-rich cathodes may increase electric vehicles’ ability to store more energy per charge and to withstand more charging cycles.

Staff Writer | December 18, 2023 | 5:05 am

Arizona Lithium hits 3-week high on premium financing for Canada project

Funds will be used to advance the Prairie lithium project…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 18, 2023 | 3:23 am

Lithium ends dire year with cautious mood during contract season

Producers have recently been in talks with clients — mostly…

Bloomberg News | December 17, 2023 | 2:46 pm

SQM, Codelco agree to start talks with indigenous group

The announcement refers to an "eventual alliance" between the two…

Reuters | December 15, 2023 | 3:55 pm

Visualizing the demand for battery raw materials

This infographic explores an accelerated scenario, where the world aims…

Visual Capitalist | December 15, 2023 | 10:33 am

Sigma Lithium begins production at Grota do Cirilo project in Brazil

An inaugural shipment of about 15,000 tonnes is expected in May.

Reuters | April 17, 2023 | 10:03 am

Lithium in China may be bottoming as low margins hit producers

Benchmark Minerals said in a report that the price correction in China is "not emblematic of the entire market.”

Bloomberg News | April 17, 2023 | 8:13 am

New battery recycling system allows for 70% lithium recovery

A new recycling system allows for recovering 70% of lithium from battery waste without corrosive chemicals, high temperatures, and prior sorting of materials.

Staff Writer | April 17, 2023 | 5:30 am

Discussions on Mexico’s mining law overhaul to begin on Monday

The Environment and Natural Resources Commission is expected to submit the draft opinion of the reform for discussion on Monday.

Staff Writer | April 16, 2023 | 7:20 am

Mexico’s mining law overhaul could cost $9 billion in coming years, says mining chamber

The head of Mexico's mining chamber issued a stark warning against the proposal, saying it could cost the country up to 420,000 direct jobs.

Reuters | April 14, 2023 | 7:45 am

Mitsubishi Corp looks to invest in nickel, lithium projects

Canada and Australia could be investment targets for nickel, according to the group CEO.

Reuters | April 13, 2023 | 7:42 am

Water-based batteries store more energy than previously thought

US-based researchers are getting closer to developing metal-free batteries.

Staff Writer | April 12, 2023 | 6:06 am

Chile to present large lithium investment plan for 2025-2030 this month

One of the plan's aims is also to promote decentralization.

Reuters | April 11, 2023 | 11:54 am

CHARTS: Mining’s top 50 companies top $1.4 trillion value amid M&A fever

World’s top 50 mining companies build on gains in the first quarter of 2023, but remain well below valuations this time last year as M&A fever grips the sector.

Frik Els | April 11, 2023 | 11:28 am

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