Core Lithium halts mining on “tough” market conditions

It also flagged a write-down on the value of its assets as the effect of weak prices for the battery material becomes evident among producers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2024 | 3:53 am

Australia, which mined about half the world’s lithium in 2022, forecasts the spot price of spodumene will fall to $2,200 per tonne in 2025.

Colin McClelland | January 4, 2024 | 1:45 pm

Baseline capital expenditures are estimated at $749 million, including $44 million to be spent on additional exploration and permitting.

Staff Writer | January 4, 2024 | 10:42 am

The company completed 34,238 metres of drilling at the Yellowknife project last year.

Staff Writer | January 3, 2024 | 10:17 am

Top lithium miners eye partnership with Chilean government

Lithium miners and the government have been holding meetings to explore potential public-private partnerships.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 3, 2024 | 9:22 am

Tama Atacama is one of the largest lithium brine projects in South America, covering about 1,200km2 across three Chilean salt flats.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 2, 2024 | 5:28 am

Highlights of the results include 3 metres grading 1.8% lithium oxide.

Staff Writer | December 29, 2023 | 10:10 am

SQM said it would partner with Codelco for the future development and production of lithium in the Atacama salt flat.

Reuters | December 28, 2023 | 8:11 am

The two companies agreed to form a new company in which Codelco will have a majority stake.

Reuters | December 27, 2023 | 1:26 pm