Lithium Top Stories

Kicking tires: It’s time to talk about mining’s overlooked ESG problem

There are millions of end-of-life tires buried or piled high at mines around the world. A unique Canada-Japan joint venture is tackling this problem head-on in the heart of global copper mining.

Frik Els | July 17, 2023 | 11:31 am

Biden’s energy funds fall behind schedule over China scrutiny

Just four companies have received the money available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure…

Bloomberg News | July 17, 2023 | 7:07 am

Canada to speed up critical minerals permits in bid to erode China’s dominance

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government hopes to unveil a plan…

Bloomberg News | July 14, 2023 | 8:13 am

Savannah Resources raises $8m for Portugal lithium project

Funding allows it to move forward with its Barroso lithium…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 14, 2023 | 3:58 am

Chart: Electrification rush spurs record Argentine investments

Flows into Argentina grew 123%, with the lithium and copper industries contributing…

Bloomberg News | July 13, 2023 | 7:29 am

Sigma Lithium updates Phase 1 FS, showing $1.6bn after-tax NPV for Brazil project

The updated economics demonstrate that Phase 1 is financially robust, even as a standalone project.

Staff Writer | April 11, 2022 | 9:02 am

CATL isolates workers to avoid covid shutdown

Automakers including Tesla and Volkswagen have been forced to suspend production at their factories in Shanghai.

Bloomberg News | April 11, 2022 | 7:02 am

Mexican president reignites debate around mining reform with focus on lithium

AMLO warned that if Congress does not approve a constitutional reform on electrical matters, he will push for a rewrite of the country’s Mining Law.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | April 10, 2022 | 1:10 pm

China EV maker Nio suspends production due to supply chain disruptions

China's measures to contain the recent surge of covid-19 cases disrupted operations at Nio's suppliers.

Reuters | April 9, 2022 | 11:39 am

Tesla may start mining lithium as Musk cites battery metal cost

There is no shortage of the element itself, as lithium is almost everywhere on Earth, but pace of extraction/refinement is slow, Musk said in a Tweet.

Bloomberg News | April 8, 2022 | 2:13 pm