Lithium Top Stories

Codelco and SQM agree on final lithium deal

Their partnership is expected to start in 2025 and run through 2060, with Codelco overseeing general management as of 2031.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 31, 2024 | 6:07 am

High-capacity iron-based cathodes for EV batteries are now a reality

Researchers at Canada’s McGill University unlocked the potential to produce…

Staff Writer | May 31, 2024 | 6:06 am

Chile hopes SQM-Codelco deal to proceed as planned, finance minister says

The arrangement would see Codelco take a majority stake in…

Bloomberg News | May 31, 2024 | 3:15 am

Chile’s ENAMI aims to break ground on first lithium project by 2028

ENAMI this month launched a search for a private partner…

Reuters | May 30, 2024 | 11:02 am

Lithium in Marcellus shale gas wells could potentially meet part of US demand

If it could be extracted with complete efficiency, lithium from…

Staff Writer | May 29, 2024 | 5:16 am

CME’s lithium contract volumes thrive after price slump

CME's lithium hydroxide contract is cash-settled, therefore easy to use as hedgers do not need to worry about taking delivery of unsuitable grades.

Reuters | January 9, 2024 | 9:05 am

Battery metal price plunge is closing mines and stalling deals

Junior producers have been particularly hard hit.

Bloomberg News | January 9, 2024 | 8:59 am

2023 commodities report: winners and losers in the global market

Commodities as a whole had a challenging year, with the group finishing down 12.55% due to a number of factors.

U.S. Global Investors | January 8, 2024 | 12:04 pm

Lithium Chile awarded huge concession in Argentina’s Arizaro Salar

An environmental impact study will be filed for an exploration program to be completed on Block IV during the year.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 9:11 am

Lithium junior Kali Metals soars on ASX debut

The Western Australia-based junior entered the ASX on the right foot, having raised A$15 million ($10m) on a heavily oversubscribed IPO.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 8, 2024 | 3:47 am

Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation

A series of disappointments for the mining industry comes against the backdrop of weak commodity prices — although gold has been an exception.

Bloomberg News | January 7, 2024 | 11:38 am

Lithium lowdown: Q4 2023 roundup and analysis

A critical review of current developments in the global lithium industry and key takeaways by Chris Williams, Analyst at Adamas Intelligence.

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 5, 2024 | 1:48 pm

Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth

In a few short years, LFP batteries crushed nickel and cobalt mining markets and new technology could do the same to lithium.

Frik Els | January 5, 2024 | 9:48 am

Omnia Metals expands footprint in Canada with Dixie buy

The deal hands Omnia key assets, including the Phoenix and the Torp Lake lithium projects, which expand its footprint to more than 625 km2.

Staff Writer | January 5, 2024 | 5:33 am

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