Lithium Power to spin off Western Australia assets to focus on Chile project

Demerger will create a company dedicated to exploring its WA-based hard rock lithium assets, like the Greenbushes and Pilgangoora projects.

Reuters | January 11, 2022 | 3:22 pm

Argentina grants environmental clearance for Neo Lithium’s 3Q project

The permit satisfies one of the final conditions China’s Zijin Mining needed to acquire the junior exploration company.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | January 11, 2022 | 2:22 pm

Bullish investors add $90bn to top 50 biggest mining companies

Despite the pullback in iron ore and copper prices, the MINING.COM TOP 50 ranking of the world’s most valuable miners made strong gains at the end of the year.

MINING.com Editor | January 11, 2022 | 1:18 pm

Vulcan Energy, Frankfurt-based Nobian seek to develop lithium plant

The potential deal comes as demand for lithium hydroxide sees a surge due to shifting preferences towards electric cars.

Reuters | January 10, 2022 | 9:46 pm

Codelco to push forward maiden lithium exploration in Maricunga

Codelco said that various permits had been processed last year to begin the exploration.

Reuters | January 10, 2022 | 10:50 am

Chinese LFP battery industry increases lithium carbonate demand, drives prices up – report

According to Fastmarkets, offers for lithium carbonate continue to rise in China, mainly due to the increased demand from the ramp-up of lithium-iron-phosphate battery production.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 8, 2022 | 6:51 pm

Rushing headlong into electrification, the West is replacing one energy master with another

The US and its allies, such as Canada, the UK, the European Union, Australia, Japan and South Korea, face a dilemma when it comes to the global electrification of the transportation system.

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | January 7, 2022 | 1:55 pm

Chilean court rejects appeal to stop tender for new lithium contracts

At stake are contracts to explore and produce some 400,000 tonnes of lithium.

Reuters | January 7, 2022 | 11:13 am

Researchers discover resurrection method for ‘dead’ lithium in li-ion batteries

US-based researchers found a way to revitalize rechargeable lithium batteries, potentially boosting the range of EVs and battery life in next-gen electronic devices.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 7, 2022 | 6:06 am

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