Lithium Top Stories

MinRes halts Bald Hill mine amid lithium price rout

Bald Hill mine closure will result in the loss of 300 jobs, with its final spodumene concentrate shipment to be completed in December.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 13, 2024 | 3:49 am

Piedmont Lithium shares up on continued record production at NAL

During Q3 2024, NAL produced approximately 52,100 dmt of spodumene…

Staff Writer | November 12, 2024 | 9:31 am

Vulcan Energy gets $106 million funding from German ministry

Shares of Vulcan Energy surged as much as 16.8% to…

Reuters | November 12, 2024 | 5:45 am

Liontown Resources trims output plans for Kathleen Valley, flags cost cuts

Liontown also flagged up to A$100 million in cost reduction…

Reuters | November 10, 2024 | 3:56 pm

VIDEO: Trump re-election to bring commodity volatility in coming months

As Trump’s policies take shape, miners face uncertainties that could…

MINING.COM Editor | November 8, 2024 | 9:03 am

Japanese scientists use AI to boost sodium-ion battery density

The team from Tokyo University of Science have leveraged AI to develop high-efficiency sodium-ion batteries.

Staff Writer | November 5, 2024 | 3:58 am

Column: The US needs a clear, climate-focused mining strategy

To maximize national and climate security, the US must constructively engage with the mining industry, regardless of who’s in the White House, writes Peter Bryant.

Peter Bryant | November 4, 2024 | 4:19 pm

MinRes’ founder Ellison to exit after internal misconduct probe

Chris Ellison will leave within 18 months as the board found he used company resources for his personal benefit and evaded taxes.

Kristie Batten | November 4, 2024 | 5:03 am

Visualizing the EU’s critical minerals gap by 2030

This graphic underscores the scale of the challenge the bloc faces in strengthening its critical mineral supply by 2030.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | November 1, 2024 | 9:56 am

Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine

Groups argued the project posed an existential risk to the rare wildflower Tiehm’s buckwheat and could drive it to extinction.

Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 2:41 pm

Argentina Lithium wins local authority approval to kick off exploration push

Officials have approved a two-year permit for the company to kick off exploration in the Paso de Sico concession.

Reuters | October 31, 2024 | 9:18 am

MinRes cuts jobs, costs amid CEO probe

Miner is cutting 570 jobs and slowing construction at its Mount Marion lithium project, as it battles falling lithium and iron ore prices.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2024 | 5:53 am

American Salars acquires lithium project in Canada’s Quebec

Deal grants the Canadian junior a 100% interest in the mineral claims associated with Lac Simard South lithium project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 31, 2024 | 3:48 am

IGO revises chemical plant project cost at Greenbushes to $579m

The plant at Greenbushes lithium mine is expected to cost about A$880 million.

Reuters | October 30, 2024 | 3:15 pm

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