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Energy mogul makes 100-year bet on Argentina’s mineral wealth

Jose Luis Manzano has been snapping up mines and lithium-rich acreage in northern Argentina as well as tapping neighboring Brazil’s lithium valley.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2024 | 10:11 am

South Korea said to build lithium reserves to aid battery sector

Its trade ministry unveiled a plan in March to invest 241.7 billion won over the next three years to build warehouses for storage of critical minerals.

Bloomberg News | May 20, 2024 | 9:32 am

Mali signs agreement with Ganfeng to operate Goulamina lithium mine

Ganfeng Lithium will set up a spodumene plant which will start production by the end of the year.

Reuters | May 17, 2024 | 8:53 am

Chile to seek bidders for preferential pricing on lithium by July

The Andean nation is the world's second-largest lithium producer.

Reuters | May 16, 2024 | 9:03 am

Chile gives Albemarle option to boost lithium quota

To access the higher quota, Albemarle would need to prove the use of sustainable technology such as DLE, among other things.

Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 4:05 pm

Australia’s top pension boosts critical minerals to $8 billion

In January, AustralianSuper said it would double its lithium exposure in the next five years.

Bloomberg News | May 15, 2024 | 10:23 am

Winning over public key to EU’s mineral supply push, says industry

The key to social acceptance was active engagement with local communities and pro-active communicating, said CEO of EIT RawMaterials.

Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 9:40 am

Coal India, NMDC exploring lithium mines overseas

The Indian mines ministry is also encouraging other state-owned companies to scout for critical minerals overseas.

Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 7:41 am

EU to call for mineral projects, eyes joint purchases

The EU Critical Raw Materials Act is designed to guarantee a supply of lithium, copper and other minerals for green technologies.

Reuters | May 15, 2024 | 7:34 am

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