Lithium Top Stories

Zambia plans state firm to own 30% of critical minerals mines

The government also intends to make investors in the critical minerals sector allocate at least 35% of procurement costs to local suppliers.

Bloomberg News | August 29, 2024 | 10:40 am

Lithium bust spurs Ganfeng to delay project capex as losses hit

The Chinese company said it will strictly control spending on…

Bloomberg News | August 29, 2024 | 10:06 am

Rio Tinto, Eramet, BYD eligible for Chile’s Altoandinos lithium project

Enami aims to formalize a public-private partnership by March 2025.

Staff Writer | August 29, 2024 | 9:31 am

US mineral projects close down government loans in fear of Trump

Under President Biden's Loan Programs Office, the US Department of…

Reuters | August 29, 2024 | 8:10 am

Lithium startups bet on high demand in battery-powered future

A new crop of startups are working on novel ways…

Bloomberg News | August 29, 2024 | 6:49 am

Pilbara Minerals eyes $800 million road to double lithium output

A pre-feasibility study by the company determined production at Pilgangoora could increase to more than 2 million tpa.

Reuters | June 20, 2024 | 5:28 pm

EnergyX to build lithium plant in US ‘Ark-La-Tex’ region

Project Lonestar Lithium will have a target production of 5,000 tons/year in Phase 1, and 25,000 tons/year in Phase 2, the company said.

Staff Writer | June 20, 2024 | 12:38 pm

Savannah Resources secures $20m for Barroso lithium project

CEO Emanuel Proenca said the cash injection from and partnership with the Dutch miner was a “huge de-risking step” for the project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 20, 2024 | 3:48 am

Azimut cuts high-grade lithium near Winsome’s Adina

Only a tiny part of the Galinée property has been explored for lithium to date, according to Azimut.

Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | June 19, 2024 | 2:55 pm

China to regulate lithium-ion battery industry amid fast expansion

The guidelines, following a proposal in May, will help firms scale back manufacturing projects that only expand production capacity.

Reuters | June 19, 2024 | 2:22 pm

Tianqi says Chile regulator decision has no major impact to 2024 financial result

Chile's financial regulator said the Codelco-SQM joint venture does not need to face a vote by SQM shareholders.

Reuters | June 19, 2024 | 7:33 am

Mineral Resources to shut Yilgarn iron ore hub

The decision was partly triggered by the limited remaining life of the five operating mines that make up the hub.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2024 | 3:55 am

Codelco-SQM lithium deal can proceed without shareholder approval, regulator says

Tianqi, which holds about 22% of SQM shares, has repeatedly called for a vote by all shareholders.

Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 2:09 pm

Codelco meets with BMW and ABB in Europe visit

The company also plans to discuss copper and lithium with the Saudi Arabia mining minister in Chile next month.

Reuters | June 18, 2024 | 10:40 am

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