Lithium Americas buys Arena Minerals in $227 million deal

Deal seeks to combine two neighbouring lithium projects operated by the companies in the Pastos Grandes basin in Argentina.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 20, 2022 | 6:18 am

Australia expects sharp lithium price pullback in 2024

Record spot prices will lift contract values for lithium miners next year but a surge in production to over 1 million tonnes by 2024 will put downward pressure on prices, according to a new government report.

Frik Els | December 19, 2022 | 3:44 pm

Ioneer’s lithium-boron project in Nevada moves into final permitting stage

The company has been unable to get federal permits because public lands near the project are home to an endangered wildflower.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2022 | 10:26 am

Toronto hedge fund surges 39% on lithium bets

The Vivid Energy Fund is short companies that focus on direct lithium extraction, such as Vancouver-based Standard Lithium.

Bloomberg News | December 19, 2022 | 10:09 am

Tesla may announce $800m to $1bn investment in Mexico plant in coming days

Tesla could announce the construction of a "Gigafactory" in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon as soon as Friday.

Reuters | December 19, 2022 | 8:33 am

Australia revises up resources export earnings to $308bn for FY23

The country is set to see strong revenue growth from thermal coal exports used in power plants.

Reuters | December 18, 2022 | 10:34 am

Explainer: The science of nuclear fusion

How recent achievements in nuclear fusion may pave the future for a new form of clean and sustainable energy.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | December 16, 2022 | 10:24 am

Snow Lake investor battle brings raw energy to Manitoba lithium project

Concerned shareholders are accusing company CEO and the board of directors of enriching themselves with more than C$6 million for just seven months of service.

Staff Writer | December 15, 2022 | 2:30 pm

Lithium stocks fall as prices ease for the first time in 6 months

Australia spodumene auction disappoints and Chinese lithium chemicals show weakness ahead of EV subsidy end.

Frik Els | December 15, 2022 | 12:35 pm

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India sets lithium mining royalty at 3% of LME prices

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