Lithium Top Stories

Critical Metals’ Wolfsberg lithium project to get fast-tracked without EIA

The Wolfsberg project in Austria represents the first fully permitted spodumene mine on the continent, with first production targeted for 2026/2027.

Staff Writer | December 2, 2024 | 10:07 am

Lithium Argentina picks Switzerland as another China-backed junior flees Canada

The company is seeking to redomicile to Switzerland following a…

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | November 29, 2024 | 3:33 pm

Column: US targets scrap to close the critical minerals gap

As the US government is discovering, investing in new scrap…

Reuters | November 29, 2024 | 9:53 am

LME says to hike fees in 2025 by average of 4.7%

The exchange said there will be no rise in charges…

Reuters | November 28, 2024 | 6:59 am

RANKED: Top 20 automakers by EV battery metal spending

Value of the graphite, lithium, nickel, cobalt and magnesium contained…

Frik Els | November 27, 2024 | 4:27 pm

Left and right ‘unite’ against Rio lithium project in Serbia

The council of Loznica, population around 20,000 about 100 km west of Belgrade, is deciding whether to amend its official plan to allow the 250-hectare development.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | October 18, 2024 | 3:43 pm

How resource ‘classification debt’ chips away at miners’ growth and investor trust

Over the past decade, resource misclassification has saddled the mining industry with a costly problem.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | October 18, 2024 | 2:00 pm

Cornish Lithium opens UK’s first low-emission lithium plant

The project aims to produce 10,000 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium hydroxide by 2027.

Staff Writer | October 18, 2024 | 10:00 am

After Nevada lithium deal, GM eyes other sources for EV minerals supply

A majority of GM's deals are for minerals supply, not necessarily JVs, and the automaker likely would continue that approach.

Reuters | October 17, 2024 | 12:48 pm

Atlas Materials, 6K Energy sign processing and refining MOU to develop EV battery supply chain

US-based Atlas last year raised $27 million for its nickel technology and said it aims to launch production at sites in Canada or the US by 2027 at commercial scale.

Staff Writer | October 16, 2024 | 2:26 pm

Serbian protestors rally to oppose Rio Tinto’s lithium mine project

In 2022, the Serbian government revoked licenses for Rio Tinto's Jadar project near Loznica following mass protests by environmental groups.

Reuters | October 16, 2024 | 1:35 pm

Lithium Americas revamps Thacker Pass deal with GM in new $625 million JV

For its 62% ownership of Thacker Pass, Lithium Americas will contribute $387 million to the JV and act as manager of the project.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 16, 2024 | 8:16 am

Amnesty International releases new human rights ranking of top electric vehicle makers

The companies were assessed against criteria based on internationally recognized frameworks, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 2:25 pm

Value of top 50 mining companies jumps to second highest on record

World’s 50 biggest miners now worth $1.5 trillion, up $76 billion during Q3 as gold miners climb the rankings and Chinese mining stocks get a late boost.

Frik Els | October 14, 2024 | 3:10 am

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