Chile indigenous communities suspend dialogue with SQM, Codelco over lithium

Codelco and SQM agreed to start talks with a council of representatives from 18 indigenous communities in December in efforts to reach an agreement to form a new state-controlled public-private partnership.

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 12:17 pm

Chile probes for lithium exploration interest, aims for five projects

Economy minister Nicolas Grau said the country is hoping to develop between 3 and 5 new lithium projects.

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 8:07 am

Global mining investment too low to support energy transition, Rio Tinto chairman says

The amount of metals required for each kilowatt of generation capacity has risen by 50% since 2010, according to the IEA.

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 7:43 am

Tesla supplier Piedmont Lithium gets key North Carolina mining permit

The proposed mine could produce 30,000 metric tons of lithium hydroxide per year.

Reuters | April 15, 2024 | 5:35 am

Codelco can do more if given a better partner for the Atacama salt flat

Codelco, Chile's top copper producer, has entered the lithium business mandated by the country's national lithium strategy, unveiled in 2023.

José Cabello | April 15, 2024 | 5:06 am

Illegal workers arrested at Posco Argentina operation

The illegal workers had entered Argentina under tourist visas and started working for the mining company at the Güemes Industrial Park.

Staff Writer | April 14, 2024 | 12:42 pm

New electrolyte component allows for safe, high-performance solid-state batteries

A stable and highly conductive lithium-ion conductor has been found to address the need for non-sulphide solid electrolytes in solid-state batteries.

Staff Writer | April 14, 2024 | 6:57 am

US moves closer to approving ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine

The proposed mine, roughly 225 miles north of Las Vegas, contains one of North America's largest sources of lithium.

Reuters | April 12, 2024 | 2:03 pm

France wants to revive copper mining and speed up green projects

Copper mining has been halted in France for more than two decades.

Bloomberg News | April 12, 2024 | 7:41 am

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