Serbian government blasts green groups for scuttling Rio Tinto’s lithium project

The world's shortage of lithium would be exacerbated with the cancellation of the Jadar project, experts said.

Reuters | January 21, 2022 | 12:35 pm

Back to drawing board for new Rio chief as lithium mine scrapped

Serbia’s decision is a blow to Stausholm, who after winning the helm just over a year ago said he was aiming to win back trust for the world’s second-largest miner.

Bloomberg News | January 21, 2022 | 11:12 am

Organizations partner to explore viability of lithium extraction in British Columbia

The NEBC Lithium - Formation Water Database is a project that will assess concentrations of lithium in brines in British Columbia’s formations by sampling natural gas and oil wells.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 21, 2022 | 6:13 am

Visualizing China’s dominance in clean energy metals

In the race to secure raw materials needed for the green revolution, new world powers could emerge as demand for clean energy metals grows. For now, China has the lead.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | January 20, 2022 | 11:13 am

Tianqi Lithium said to pick banks for Hong Kong listing

Tianqi Lithium applied for a Hong Kong listing in 2018, but the plan was shelved amid falling lithium prices and a cash squeeze.

Bloomberg News | January 20, 2022 | 10:58 am

Rio Tinto shares slump as Serbia pulls plug on its $2.4bn lithium project

"As far as project Jadar is concerned, this is an end," Prime Minister Ana Brnabić said.

Reuters | January 20, 2022 | 10:02 am

Lake Resources doubles production target at Argentina lithium project

Planned production at its flagship Kachi lithium brine project will be set at 50,000 tonnes per year of lithium carbonate.

Reuters | January 18, 2022 | 2:50 pm

Canadian Conservative party leader calls for security review of Chinese takeover of Neo Lithium

Erin O’Toole has asked the government to conduct a national security review of the proposed takeover of Canada’s Neo Lithium by China’s Zijin Mining.

Northern Miner Staff | January 18, 2022 | 10:03 am

Allkem sees China driving lithium demand

Lithium prices are set to surge again in the June half, spurred by a jump in China's production of electric vehicle batteries.

Reuters | January 18, 2022 | 7:25 am

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