Lithium Top Stories

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.

Bloomberg News | July 31, 2024 | 4:23 pm

Tumbling lithium prices push Albemarle to fresh round of cost cuts

To save costs, the company is launching a "comprehensive review…

Reuters | July 31, 2024 | 2:12 pm

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

Over the next two quarters, the company will work on…

Staff Writer | July 31, 2024 | 10:18 am

Liontown kicks off lithium production in Western Australia

The Kathleen Valley lithium mine is expected to reach production…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2024 | 6:33 am

Codelco working very hard to boost copper output, CEO says

He added that Saudi Arabia mining officials who he met…

Reuters | July 30, 2024 | 3:26 pm

Vulcan Energy starts its first lithium chloride production in Germany

The German government has created a €1.1 billion investment fund to fortify the nation’s access to critical raw materials essential for high-tech and green projects.

Reuters | April 10, 2024 | 3:42 pm

CleanTech Lithium suspends CEO on shares-backed loan

It said that Aldo Boitano transferred his entire holding of 9,400,002 ordinary shares to a custodian account nominated by a bank.

Staff Writer | April 10, 2024 | 10:26 am

Pioneer Lithium gets financial backing from Ontario government

The amount received represents a rebate of up to 50% of eligible exploration costs at its flagship Root Lake project in Canada.

Staff Writer | April 10, 2024 | 5:40 am

Lithium market struggles to recover after epic boom and bust

A stuttering recovery in lithium prices is providing a fresh reminder of why the dramatic rally of recent years was followed by an even more breathtaking collapse.

Bloomberg News | April 9, 2024 | 4:25 am

Azure Minerals approves Rinehart-SQM takeover

The deal values the lithium miner at A$1.7 billion ($1.1 billion).

Bloomberg News | April 8, 2024 | 6:50 am

Scientists figure out how to speed up development of key Li-ion battery materials

Many current and upcoming energy storage and electronic devices depend on intercalated materials.

Staff Writer | April 8, 2024 | 5:41 am

Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief

Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the $6.2bn Simandou iron ore project highlights his suitability for the post.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2024 | 3:39 am

EU commissioner says FTA with Australia would help minerals push

Talks between the two sides on a trade pact collapsed last year with Canberra unhappy over access to EU markets for its farm goods.

Bloomberg News | April 8, 2024 | 3:27 am

Dry Andes more sensitive to lithium mining than previously thought – study

Research shows that the Dry Andes region of Chile, Argentina and Bolivia is more sensitive than previously thought to environmental change and human activities such as mining.

Staff Writer | April 7, 2024 | 6:45 am

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