Lithium Top Stories

Environmental studies show Serbian lithium project is safe, Rio Tinto says

The $2.4 billion Jadar lithium project could cover 90% of Europe's current lithium needs.

Reuters | June 13, 2024 | 7:06 am

New method allows efficient lithium extraction from seawater, groundwater

A new technique supports efficient lithium extraction from dilute—and widespread—sources…

Staff Writer | June 13, 2024 | 6:06 am

Ivanhoe Electric refutes Ma’aden share sale claims

Ivanhoe said Saudi Arabia's Ma’aden, its 50/50 partner in the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 13, 2024 | 5:25 am

Zeus resource update IDs higher-grade core at Noram’s lithium clay project

Noram's project is within 2 km of Albemarle’s Silver Peak…

Henry Lazenby | June 12, 2024 | 4:07 pm

The world needs more batteries — but not this many

By 2025, the global battery industry will be able to…

Bloomberg News | June 12, 2024 | 7:58 am

China issues draft rules to regulate booming lithium battery expansion

The rules would guide lithium battery firms to reduce manufacturing projects that 'purely' expand production capacity.

Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:37 am

Equinor buys 45% stake in two US lithium projects

Equinor will initially compensate Standard Lithium $30 million and cover project expenses up to $33 million.

Reuters | May 8, 2024 | 7:32 am

Sigma Lithium hikes resources, life of flagship mine in Brazil

Sigma Lithium has added 22.2 million tonnes of proven and probable reserves and mine-life to its Grota do Cirilo hard rock lithium asset.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 8, 2024 | 5:23 am

Pilbara Minerals open to ‘great’ acquisition opportunities

For now, Pilbara Minerals is undertaking expansion projects such as building out a demonstration plant at its Pilgangoora project.

Reuters | May 7, 2024 | 7:47 pm

Leo Lithium sells Mali project stake to Ganfeng for $342 million

A new mining code in Mali means the government's potential stake in the Goulamina project will likely rise to 30% from 20% previously.

Reuters | May 7, 2024 | 5:06 pm

US Strategic Metals, Missouri University partner on precursor cathode material research

Currently, most of the pCAM in the world is produced outside the United States.

Staff Writer | May 7, 2024 | 5:02 pm

International Battery closes $10 million private placement to deploy DLE plant

International Battery intends to make additional private placements of up to about $13.6 million on similar terms to this placement.

Staff Writer | May 7, 2024 | 12:28 pm

Piedmont Lithium wins US state mining permit after posting reclamation bond

State officials formally awarded the 16-page permit to Piedmont on Tuesday after a nearly three-year process.

Reuters | May 7, 2024 | 9:42 am

AMG Critical Materials hit by lower lithium and vanadium prices

Revenue of the Dutch company decreased 21% year-on-year to $358 million in the first quarter.

Reuters | May 7, 2024 | 9:40 am

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