Lithium Top Stories

China lithium probe puts spotlight on reserves and ESG risks

Beijing’s ability to manage the mismatch between its scarce natural resources and vast industrial output is now playing out in the market for lithium.

Bloomberg News | March 10, 2023 | 7:52 am

US, EU agree to start talks on critical minerals amid trade tensions

Biden and von der Leyen are meeting against a backdrop…

Reuters | March 10, 2023 | 7:37 am

Lithium Chile confirms buyer interest in its assets following stock halt

The South America-focused lithium miner has three active projects.

Staff Writer | March 9, 2023 | 9:13 am

Piedmont, Atlantic to seek legal advice against short-seller’s claims

Blue Orca Capital alleged that the mining licenses obtained by Atlantic in…

Reuters | March 9, 2023 | 8:13 am

Lithium Royalty raises $109 million in biggest Canadian IPO since May

The Toronto-based company sold 8.82 million shares for C$17 apiece…

Bloomberg News | March 9, 2023 | 7:19 am

Biden looks abroad for electric vehicle metals, in blow to US miners

The approach would see the US rely on Canada, Australia, and Brazil - among others - to produce most of the critical raw materials needed.

Reuters | May 25, 2021 | 9:16 am

Tight supply, accelerated EV story to keep lithium prices elevated — report

Lithium prices have experienced a significant rally this year as post-covid demand for lithium chemicals recovered alongside the automotive industry.

MINING.com Editor | May 24, 2021 | 3:28 pm

USA Rare Earth to take 80% stake in Round Top project in Texas

Round Top is probably the largest heavy rare earths deposit in the world outside of China, says USA Rare Earth CEO Pini Althaus.

MINING.com Editor | May 21, 2021 | 12:46 pm

Visualizing the freefall in electric vehicle battery prices

With rising production and technological improvements, batteries are becoming cheaper to produce, making EVs increasingly competitive with gas-powered cars.

Govind Bhutada - Visual Capitalist | May 20, 2021 | 7:52 am

SQM shuns fears of higher taxes in Chile, fast-tracks expansions

Expansions are expected to boost SQM's output to 180,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate and 30,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide by the end of 2022.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 20, 2021 | 7:09 am

Li-ion battery manufacturer Xerotech to venture into space

Ireland’s Xerotech will work with the European Space Agency to show that its PPR battery design exceeds the requirements for space applications.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 20, 2021 | 6:06 am

Canada has “right ingredients” to be EV battery leader

Report shows that having most of the highly-demanded battery materials is not enough and outlines a set of immediate must-dos for Canada to get into the battery game.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 19, 2021 | 3:54 am

Singapore Exchange eyes battery metals contracts to tap EV boom

The Singapore Exchange is eyeing introducing contracts for battery metals amid a surge in demand for raw materials for EVs.

Bloomberg News | May 18, 2021 | 8:01 pm

EV Metal Index jumps 85% in a month despite nickel, cobalt price drop

MINING.COM’s tracker of the value of battery metals in newly sold electric cars sets new monthly record despite retreat in nickel, cobalt prices and declining per vehicle usage.

Frik Els | May 18, 2021 | 1:44 pm

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