Lithium Top Stories

Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine

Groups argued the project posed an existential risk to the rare wildflower Tiehm’s buckwheat and could drive it to extinction.

Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 2:41 pm

Argentina Lithium wins local authority approval to kick off exploration push

Officials have approved a two-year permit for the company to…

Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 9:18 am

MinRes cuts jobs, costs amid CEO probe

Miner is cutting 570 jobs and slowing construction at its…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2024 | 5:53 am

American Salars acquires lithium project in Canada’s Quebec

Deal grants the Canadian junior a 100% interest in the…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2024 | 3:48 am

IGO revises chemical plant project cost at Greenbushes to $579m

The plant at Greenbushes lithium mine is expected to cost…

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 3:15 pm

EnergyX raises another $50 million, opens new production facility in Austin, Texas

The company's technology has raised over $110 million and is backed by investors including General Motors, Eni, and POSCO.

Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 1:33 pm

Volt Lithium achieves first production in Texas

The company began operating its DLE system on September 17, 2024, and is currently optimizing its field unit.

Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 11:56 am

Kodal Minerals flags possible delay in first production at Bougouni lithium project

Weather impacts could lead to a potential delay in first production by a few weeks to early Q1 2025.

Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 9:28 am

Chile selects 6 sites for private lithium projects

In October, the government will begin consulting indigenous communities near the areas.

Reuters | September 26, 2024 | 6:51 am

Russia, Mali discuss joint lithium and solar projects

The two countries are discussing the development of the first lithium production in Mali.

Reuters | September 26, 2024 | 6:48 am

Kamala Harris calls for US critical minerals reserve, tax credits

The plan, part of a $100 billion industrial policy vision, also called for the use of emergency government powers under the Cold War-era Defense Production Act.

Bloomberg News | September 25, 2024 | 3:52 pm

IBAT to suspend operations at lithium extraction plant on weak prices

IBAT's move comes amid a more than 80% drop in lithium prices in the past year.

Reuters | September 25, 2024 | 11:28 am

Column: Miners, investors see scope in energy transition but struggle with choices

How best to leverage the energy transition into profitable investments is turning into a vexing challenge.

Reuters | September 25, 2024 | 8:12 am

Rio Tinto boosts efforts to win public support for Serbia lithium mine

With a production of 58,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate per year, Jadar could supply enough lithium to meet 90% of Europe’s current needs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2024 | 7:12 am

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