Lithium Top Stories

Slumping lithium prices signal angst over China’s demand outlook

Lithium prices are spiraling down toward the lowest level in two years on concerns over the strength of Chinese demand.

Bloomberg News | October 2, 2023 | 8:49 am

US optimistic it will reach critical minerals deal with EU

After signing a minerals deal with Japan in March, the…

Reuters | October 2, 2023 | 8:33 am

Hancock inches towards blocking stake in Liontown amid Albemarle bid

Hancock said on Friday it raised its stake from 10.7%…

Reuters | October 1, 2023 | 4:15 pm

Glencore may look elsewhere for recycling hub after Italy rejects fast-track approval

Glencore and Li-Cycle planned to develop a recycling hub in Portovesme…

Reuters | October 1, 2023 | 8:15 am

LIBs’ safer cousins, KIBs, under the microscope

Scientists explore water-in-salt electrolytes used in potassium-ion batteries to make…

Staff Writer | October 1, 2023 | 5:41 am

Zimbabwe signs agreement with Tsingshan to set up lithium operations

China's Tsingshan, one of the world’s top nickel producers, is currently building a $1 billion stainless steel plant in Zimbabwe

Reuters | November 29, 2022 | 2:16 pm

Indonesia says lithium, anode plants are being built to support EV ambitions

Indonesia has already started producing EV battery parts extracted from nickel.

Reuters | November 29, 2022 | 7:45 am

E3 Lithium receives $20 million investment from Canada’s Strategic Innovation Fund

The fund’s objective is to spur innovation for a better Canada by providing funding for large projects and national innovation ecosystems.

Staff Writer | November 28, 2022 | 9:14 am

Tesla and South Korea might not be the dream pairing it seems

Musk might want to read up on Kaher Kazem, the former head of GM in South Korea, who now faces a potential jail term on charges of illegally hiring contract workers.

Bloomberg News | November 28, 2022 | 7:14 am

Sibanye-Stillwater to spend $616m advancing Finnish lithium project

The Keliber mine is expected to be Europe's first fully integrated lithium hydroxide producer supplying the regional market.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2022 | 7:13 am

Drive to bypass China in lithium refining grows in Australia

Pilbara Minerals Ltd. plans to build a demonstration plant in Western Australia capable of refining the material.

Bloomberg News | November 28, 2022 | 7:00 am

China actions spark Canada review of rules on foreign investment

Canada’s new Indo-Pacific strategy calls for changes to foreign investment screening as a result of concerns about Chinese state-owned enterprises.

Bloomberg News | November 27, 2022 | 11:23 am

Mexico to start producing lithium batteries in late 2023

After nationalizing lithium resources in April, Mexico has secured investments to jump into the battery-making sector.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 25, 2022 | 9:07 am

Lithium’s 1,200% frenzy tempered by blip in China’s EV market

The battery material’s price is set for a second weekly decline in China, while shares in lithium suppliers are falling.

Bloomberg News | November 25, 2022 | 8:23 am

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