Lithium Top Stories

China’s Ganfeng Lithium closes Xinjiang venture

Xinkuang Ganfeng Lithium was established last year for mining exploration but never started operations.

Reuters | October 9, 2023 | 9:57 am

Iron ore billionaire’s lithium raid leaves investors guessing

“Investors seem keen to know Rinehart’s plan,” Seth Goldstein, an…

Bloomberg News | October 6, 2023 | 3:36 pm

Sigma Lithium confirms resignation of COO, citing health reasons

The exit marks at least the third shake-up of Sigma's…

Reuters | October 6, 2023 | 11:39 am

Codelco announces leadership shakeup, outgoing CFO to play key lithium role

Alejandro Rivera has been closely involved with Codelco's lithium strategy…

Reuters | October 6, 2023 | 9:25 am

Rinehart closer to blocking Albemarle’s takeover of Liontown

Hancock Prospecting now owns 16.7% of Liontown, which makes it…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 6, 2023 | 5:53 am

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China has links to dozens of Canadian miners tied to critical minerals

Chinese firms have been involved in 89 announced acquisitions and investments in Canadian metals and mining companies in the past decade, according to Bloomberg data.

Bloomberg News | November 11, 2022 | 9:53 am

Ford, GM in talks with Posco Chemical on battery metal hubs

GM is investing $35 billion to make its lineup fully electric by 2035, while Ford is plowing $50 billion.

Bloomberg News | November 11, 2022 | 9:44 am

Australia extends $165 million in loans to local lithium miner

The 10-year debt facility will go toward expanding mining and processing at the Pilgangoora project.

Reuters | November 10, 2022 | 8:21 pm

Li-ion battery market to reach $430bn by 2033

According to IDTechEx, electric cars and transportation will represent the largest market.

Staff Writer | November 10, 2022 | 6:06 am

Canadian lithium juniors assess legal options after Chinese investors ordered to divest

Canadian government ordered three Chinese companies to divest from Canadian companies involved in critical minerals exploration based on national security concerns.

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | November 8, 2022 | 1:04 pm

Zimbabwe’s new mineral royalty policy comes into force

The government plans to start collecting half of the royalties from gold, diamonds, platinum group metals, and lithium.

Reuters | November 8, 2022 | 7:45 am

After unveiling French project, Imerys sees lithium potential in UK’s Cornwall

Imerys announced in late October a plan to produce around 34,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually for at least 25 years from 2028.

Reuters | November 7, 2022 | 11:25 am

Lithium frenzy sees China ceramics hub refocus on battery metals

Lithium has become super-expensive this year as car and battery manufacturers scour the planet for scarce supplies.

Bloomberg News | November 7, 2022 | 8:14 am

China opposes Canada’s order on lithium mining investments

China's commerce ministry urged Canada to stop politicizing economic and trade issues.

Reuters | November 6, 2022 | 9:13 am

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