SQM expands into lithium glut in bet that buyers will return

SQM, which is closely watched because it’s more exposed to spot prices than peers, sees stable prices in the short term and as is more positive after that.

Bloomberg News | February 29, 2024 | 5:02 pm

Lithium potential mapped in northeast British Columbia

Test results indicate that it may be economic to extract lithium from brines alongside natural gas development in the province, Geoscience BC said.

Staff Writer | February 29, 2024 | 2:44 pm

SQM profit down 82% as lithium prices slide

The company said it expected lithium sales volumes to increase 5%-10% this year.

Reuters | February 28, 2024 | 4:52 pm

Lithium investors are looking beyond price plunge, Chile minister says

Chile’s government expects to lay out by March the broad terms of lithium contracts to be offered under a new public-private partnership model.

Bloomberg News | February 28, 2024 | 11:49 am

Foremost Lithium applies for federal funds to advance Jean Lake in Manitoba

The Manitoba government earlier provided a grant of C$300,000 to the company.

Staff Writer | February 28, 2024 | 10:52 am

Australia considers tax credit for minerals processing, says industry group

The government is considering a 10% production tax credit that would apply to companies developing processing facilities for critical minerals.

Reuters | February 28, 2024 | 9:58 am

Chinese money still chasing Canadian critical mining deals despite Ottawa’s scrutiny

The inbound flow is raising hopes among some junior miners that it will be easier to find Chinese funding.

Reuters | February 27, 2024 | 7:56 am

BatMan project uses lasers to optimize EV batteries

A new laser patterning process to alter the microstructure of battery electrode materials has the potential to unlock significant improvements to electrified transportation.

Staff Writer | February 27, 2024 | 6:06 am

Patriot Battery Metals aims to fast-track Corvette lithium production

From discovery in 2017 to an initial resource in 2023 that outlined one of the largest lithium pegmatite resources in the Americas, the company’s now eyeing its next milestone.

Henry Lazenby | February 26, 2024 | 10:28 am

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