The first production of eluate was completed in the past week, and it will be shipped to North America.

LG Energy alleges that Sigma is in breach of certain provisions in connection to a lithium supply agreement entered in 2021.

Rio is working to begin production by the end of the year at Rincon.

The investment, according to SQM, goes hand-in-hand with its ongoing drive to improve efficiency and reduce its environmental impact as part of its sustainability goals.

The lithium supply chain is maturing but the metal's pricing seems trapped at the early development stage.

The first drawdown will be for C$2.75 million, and is expected to close within the next two weeks.

The decision follows its acquisition of the Lake Johnston nickel concentrator plant and tenure from Poseidon Nickel.

The IG Metall union hopes to gain greater influence over pay and working conditions at Tesla's gigafactory near Berlin.