June 5, 2019

Estimated 5 million tonnes of lithium deposits found in southwest China

The find potentially curbs the nation's reliance on imports of the material used in electric vehicle batteries.

June 3, 2019

Lithium mining superpowers seek riches as battery makers

The race by Tesla, Samsung and other technology giants to secure supplies of lithium is creating a unique chance for two global mining superpowers to reap more value from their…

May 28, 2019

Portofino receives encouraging results from Yergo lithium brine project in Argentina

Samples returned values of up to 373 mg/L lithium, and up to 8,001 mg/L potassium.

May 23, 2019

Kidman Resources accepts Wesfarmers $534m takeover bid

Wesfarmers is working with Kidman towards developing a large-scale, long-life and high-grade lithium hydroxide project in Western Australia. 

May 23, 2019

China’s sway over tech metals under scrutiny after Huawei swoop

China’s grip on the world’s rare earths market is in focus once again amid speculation the dominant producer could choke off supplies as the trade war escalates.

May 23, 2019

World’s No. 2 lithium miner SQM sees demand growing by 17% this year

The Chilean lithium producer expects demand to grow about 17% in 2019 to at least 315,000 tonnes, compared to the less than 260,000 tonnes it totalled last year.

May 21, 2019

BHP more bullish on long-term EV prospects

The world's largest miner has revised up expectations for electric vehicle sales and market penetration, but warns the electrification of the transport sector will proceed only as fast as the…

May 21, 2019

Lithium Australia achieves high-purity lithium phosphate from waste materials

Company experts have developed a technique for removing impurities from the lithium phosphate they produce from waste.

May 19, 2019

Lithium expert dismisses oversupply forecasts

The president of Global Lithium dismissed as a 'myth' the possibility of the markets being flooded with lithium chemical.

May 16, 2019

Tesla fires sound alarms about safety of electric-car batteries

Recent blazes involving Tesla Inc. and NIO Inc. cars in Greater China are prompting the industry to take steps to alleviate concerns from potential customers.