Lithium Top Stories

Mexican president courts private investment for new state lithium company

"We wouldn't have enough for it to be only public. It requires a lot of investment," Lopez Obrador said at a news conference.

Reuters | August 31, 2022 | 9:34 am

Ford asks US gov’t to speed up mining permits

Ford says it takes up to 10 years to complete permitting…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2022 | 9:33 am

Toyota to invest $5.3 billion in Japan, US for EV battery supply

When the additional facilities come on line between 2024 and…

Reuters | August 31, 2022 | 8:11 am

Japan calls for $24 billion investment to boost battery competitiveness

A specialist panel tasked with formulating battery strategy also set…

Reuters | August 31, 2022 | 7:32 am

Chile’s President puts proposed mining tax on the table

Mining sector says new tax would add uncertainty to investment…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 31, 2022 | 6:15 am

Argentinian government lowers tax for Millennial’s lithium project

The Canadian miner just got a Fiscal Stability Certificate.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 8, 2019 | 6:15 am

Lithium Australia successful at building lithium-ferro-phosphate batteries

Lithium phosphate from spent lithium-ion batteries is being used to create high-quality cathode material.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 4, 2019 | 6:20 am

Researchers in Canada develop million-mile lithium-ion battery

If it reaches commercial production, the battery could make Tesla's robot taxis and long-haul electric trucks viable.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 3, 2019 | 6:15 am

Top producer says lithium prices to keep falling

Oversupply of lithium hydroxide to start easing next year, but spodumene miners won't catch a break soon, says Australia's chief economist.

Frik Els | October 2, 2019 | 1:32 pm

Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners

The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2019 | 9:13 am

Lithium at two-year low hobbles US bid to loosen China’s grip on market

The lowest lithium prices in over two years are hampering a handful of miners that want to challenge China’s dominance in the market.

Bloomberg News | October 1, 2019 | 12:59 pm

US and Canada discuss supply of rare earths as China dominates

A joint action plan being drafted by senior officials in the two countries will be presented to the political party that forms the next government after the Oct. 21 election.

Bloomberg News | October 1, 2019 | 8:32 am

Lithium Americas, Ganfeng to build larger-scale mine in Argentina

The Caucharí-Olaroz lithium project is now expected to produce 40,000 tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate annually for 40 years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 1, 2019 | 3:54 am

Australian lithium miner Altura seeks to refinance loan, widens annual loss

Australian lithium producers have been facing difficulties in cutting supply amid plummeting prices due to lower demand from Chinese customers.

Reuters | September 30, 2019 | 7:38 am

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