August 1, 2024

Video: Tough markets leading some juniors to pad project potential, Doug Silver warns

Founder of the Denver Gold Forum and expert on mineral economics warns that some companies still use deceptive tactics to exaggerate their project's potential.

August 1, 2024

Standard Lithium names David Park as CEO

Park has served as the president at a unit of Koch Industries, Standard Lithium's biggest shareholder.

August 1, 2024

Australia may speed tax breaks for critical minerals refining

The move follows Albemarle's announcement this week that it could shed about 300 jobs in Australia.

July 31, 2024

Mining powerhouse Australia to tighten up exploration rules

No mining entity listed on the ASX will be exempt from the changes, which are expected to take effect next year, according to JORC committee chair.

July 31, 2024

Tumbling lithium prices push Albemarle to fresh round of cost cuts

To save costs, the company is launching a "comprehensive review of its cost and operating structure" that should be complete by October.

July 31, 2024

New plans for LithiumBank’s Boardwalk and Park Place projects in Alberta

Over the next two quarters, the company will work on advancing and de-risking these projects.

July 31, 2024

Liontown kicks off lithium production in Western Australia

The Kathleen Valley lithium mine is expected to reach production capacity of 3 million tonnes per year in early 2025.

July 30, 2024

Codelco working very hard to boost copper output, CEO says

He added that Saudi Arabia mining officials who he met with the day before showed interest in Codelco's Maricunga lithium project.

July 30, 2024

Australia’s IGO flags job cuts as nickel price slumps

As part of the restructure, IGO will focus on maximizing value from its lithium business, including its Greenbushes lithium mine.

July 30, 2024

New method recovers 50% lithium from batteries in 30 seconds

Researchers at Rice University used microwave radiation and a biodegradable solvent to expedite lithium recovery.