January 6, 2021

Tianqi’s top shareholders selling up to 4% stake

It would be the second time in less than a year that controlling investor Chengdu Tianqi seeks to offload part of its stake.

January 4, 2021

Brazil Minerals to expand lithium project

The hard-rock lithium asset is located in the northeast part of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

December 31, 2020

MINING.COM’s most popular stories of 2020

Even setting aside the disruptions and uncertainty created by the pandemic, 2020 was a tumultuous year on mining and metals markets.

December 31, 2020

Energy metals snapshot: Eight companies advancing assets for a greener future

Amid efforts to move the world away from fossil fuels, energy metals are a key pathway to tackling climate change and transition towards a low-carbon future.

December 30, 2020

Indonesia and LG Group sign $9.8bn EV battery MOU

Country plans to become a global hub for producing and exporting EVs.

December 30, 2020

Exploring for pegmatite-bound commodities without drilling, blasting

Project Greenpeg wants to stimulate investors to explore Europe for clean energy metals and minerals.

December 29, 2020

Tianqi Lithium agrees extension on $3bn of loans

The agreement eases the immediate financial pressure on Tianqi.

December 28, 2020

Major milestone for Mason Graphite at Lac Gueret

Testing of lithium-ion batteries containing graphite has reached a key milestone for potential electric vehicle application.

December 24, 2020

SQM begins process to raise capital, boost lithium output

If approved, the capital will help finance its previously announced $1.9 billion, four-year investment plan.

December 23, 2020

Infinity granted key permit for Spanish lithium project

The Australian company received an investigation permit for an area known as Ampliación a Valdeflorez.