Lithium Top Stories

Eramet targets November production start at Argentina lithium plant

Eramet aims to start production at its new Centenario lithium plant in Argentina before the end of the year.

Reuters | July 3, 2024 | 8:52 am

BASF pulls plug on Chile investment plans amid EV slowdown

The German chemicals giant withdrew from initial talks with Vancouver's…

Bloomberg News | July 2, 2024 | 10:54 am

India in talks with Africa, Latin America countries for critical mineral blocks

India is also in discussions with Australia for critical minerals.

Reuters | July 2, 2024 | 7:08 am

Lake Resources to cut more than 50% of global workforce

Last week, the lithium developer said that it is laying…

Reuters | June 30, 2024 | 3:11 pm

Argentina is about to unleash a wave of lithium in a global glut

For all the money that’s poured into Argentina’s giant lithium…

Bloomberg News | June 28, 2024 | 2:54 pm

Tycoon Birla’s Hindalco bids for Indian critical minerals leases

The government will sell rights to about 20 blocks of land to explore for critical metals.

Bloomberg News | February 14, 2024 | 10:36 am

Lithium players to gather in Arkansas as low prices pressure industry

Exxon Mobil and Albemarle are amongst those gathering in Little Rock this week.

Reuters | February 14, 2024 | 9:31 am

Canada’s ambitious EV targets can’t be met without more support for mine supply

The gap in production for energy transition metals provides an opportunity for Canada.

Chantelle Schieven | February 14, 2024 | 8:01 am

Canada to accelerate critical mineral mining – energy minister

Canada plans to reduce the time to approve mining permits by better funding the regulatory agency to get rid of paperwork backlogs.

Reuters | February 13, 2024 | 9:32 am

IEA to launch security program for minerals critical to energy sector

The IEA's move comes as countries escalate efforts to cut emissions.

Reuters | February 13, 2024 | 9:28 am

Sigma Lithium receives preliminary approval for Grota do Cirilo funding

The funding is intended to support the construction of the second lithium concentrate production plant at the Grota do Cirilo site.

Staff Writer | February 12, 2024 | 9:21 am

Rio Tinto wrangles investors over water contamination claims

A group representing UK pension funds has raised concerns about the water management at Oyu Tolgoi.

Reuters | February 11, 2024 | 3:29 pm

Argentina, US strengthen ties concerning critical minerals

The Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies and the US Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs met to open up cooperation avenues.

Staff Writer | February 11, 2024 | 5:56 am

Zimbabwe takes full control of controversial state miner

Kuvimba holds some of Zimbabwe’s best mining assets, which were once owned by a company controlled by US- and UK-sanctioned tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei.

Bloomberg News | February 8, 2024 | 11:07 am

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