Lithium Top Stories

Hundreds of new mines required to meet 2030 battery metals demand — IEA report

Pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions.

Henry Lazenby | August 5, 2022 | 12:12 pm

EV sales expected to surpass 2021’s figures despite supply chain disruptions – report

IDTechEx expects the electric car market to surpass 2021 sales…

Staff Writer | August 5, 2022 | 6:06 am

Albemarle windfall shows lithium’s resilience to recession fears

World's biggest producer reported higher-than-expected second-quarter profit and lifted its…

Bloomberg News | August 4, 2022 | 4:06 pm

Lithium miner ioneer finds workaround for wildflower that’s stalling US project

The Australian company has been unable to get federal permits…

Bloomberg News | August 4, 2022 | 2:29 pm

Insatiable lithium demand fuels investment boom in Australia

Globally, the industry will need as much as $42 billion…

Bloomberg News | August 4, 2022 | 12:46 pm

First Cobalt to produce battery-grade by year-end

By the fourth quarter of 2021, the Canadian refinery's production is expected to reach over 25,000 tonnes a year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 4, 2020 | 3:49 am

Miners resume operations in Peru, Bolivia

In both countries, miners will have to comply with strict health and safety protocols to prevent the spread of covid-19.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 3, 2020 | 1:02 pm

IEA calls for boost to lithium-ion battery, hydrogen technologies

Fatih Birol said the current turmoil in the oil sector should be seen as an opportunity to boost new green technologies.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 3, 2020 | 11:26 am

Scientists develop stretchable lithium-ion battery

The flexible energy storage system is aimed at wearable and body-implantable electronic devices.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | May 3, 2020 | 7:00 am

CHART: Covid-19 disrupts $6.9 billion of global mining output

New report shows operations at 260 mines in 33 countries have been suspended – South Africa, US, Mexico hardest hit.

Frik Els | April 30, 2020 | 2:25 pm

Nano One’s cathode materials get thumbs up from automakers

The Vancouver-based company produces high-performance lithium-ion battery cathode materials using low-cost proprietary technology.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 27, 2020 | 6:15 am

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Hundreds of new mines required to meet 2030 battery metals demand — IEA report

EV sales expected to surpass 2021’s figures despite supply chain disruptions – report

Albemarle windfall shows lithium’s resilience to recession fears

Lithium miner ioneer finds workaround for wildflower that’s stalling US project

Insatiable lithium demand fuels investment boom in Australia

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First Cobalt to produce battery-grade by year-end

Miners resume operations in Peru, Bolivia

IEA calls for boost to lithium-ion battery, hydrogen technologies

Scientists develop stretchable lithium-ion battery

CHART: Covid-19 disrupts $6.9 billion of global mining output

Lithium developer ioneer forecasts high margins for Nevada project

The impact of critical minerals on national security

Tianqi Lithium doubles annual loss guidance

Nano One’s cathode materials get thumbs up from automakers