Albemarle, union in Chile reach agreement, ending strike

Throughout the strike, the miner maintained the extended walk-off had not hit its output of lithium from Chile.

Reuters | September 15, 2021 | 3:04 pm

CATL said to be mystery bidder for Canada’s Millennial Lithium

A bidding war is heating up for Canadian miner Millennial Lithium Corp. as Chinese firms compete to secure key elements needed for electric-vehicle batteries.

Bloomberg News | September 15, 2021 | 7:44 am

In Argentina’s north, a ‘white gold’ rush for EV metal lithium gathers pace

Already the fourth top producer of lithium worldwide, Argentina's national and local governments are now looking to speed up development.

Reuters | September 14, 2021 | 7:14 am

China has “too many” EV companies, minister says

Industry and Information Technology Minister, Xiao Yaqing, said the government will encourage consolidation.

Reuters | September 14, 2021 | 6:01 am

EV sales to reach 5m units in 2021 with trucks, boats entering the race

According to IDTechEx, previous predictions of 2021 EV sales were a massive underestimation.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | September 14, 2021 | 1:58 am

Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report

A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 13, 2021 | 7:20 am

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Albemarle, union in Chile reach agreement, ending strike

CATL said to be mystery bidder for Canada’s Millennial Lithium

In Argentina’s north, a ‘white gold’ rush for EV metal lithium gathers pace

China has “too many” EV companies, minister says

EV sales to reach 5m units in 2021 with trucks, boats entering the race

Chile indigenous group asks regulators to suspend SQM’s permits

Union at Albemarle Atacama plant rejects new contract offer, strike continues

Surge in electric vehicle sales power lithium prices as shortages loom

Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report