Lithium Top Stories

Electric mining vehicle industry’s value to reach $23 billion by 2044 – report

A new IDTechEx report notes that large EV batteries and innovative fast-charging methods are driving the adoption of electric and autonomous mining vehicles.

Staff Writer | May 26, 2024 | 7:31 am

Video: China’s dominance drives global battery trends, says Adamas Intelligence

China continues to dominate the EV market, as every second…

Henry Lazenby | May 25, 2024 | 5:41 am

Ranked: The world’s largest lithium producers in 2023

Australia, Chile, and China—accounted for 88% of lithium production last year.

Visual Capitalist - Elements | May 23, 2024 | 11:26 am

SQM expects to close Codelco lithium deal by May 31 deadline

Some analysts had cautioned the deal could be delayed after…

Reuters | May 23, 2024 | 11:16 am

Zimbabwe state miner says lithium assets attract investors

Kuvimba has identified a lithium ore resource of 38 million…

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 9:08 am

The biggest global mining news of 2023

A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades.

Frik Els | December 27, 2023 | 10:01 am

US claims huge chunk of seabed amid strategic push for resources

The US extended its claims on the ocean floor by an area twice the size of California.

Bloomberg News | December 22, 2023 | 12:27 pm

Milei looks to cut costs for Argentina’s miners in broader deregulation push

The Argentina President singled out cutting costs for mining companies that in recent years have been lured to vast deposits in the Andes.

Bloomberg News | December 21, 2023 | 10:49 am

Pinnacle Minerals expands Canadian lithium footprint

It is acquiring a 75% stake in the Adina East lithium project in the battery metals-rich James Bay region of Quebec.

Staff Writer | December 21, 2023 | 3:46 am

Woodside Energy to supply LNG to Pilbara Minerals unit

The LNG will be used at the Pilgangoora lithium operation in Western Australia.

Reuters | December 20, 2023 | 3:30 pm

India to auction nearly 100 more blocks of critical minerals before Feb 2024

India launched the first part of its critical minerals auction last month.

Reuters | December 19, 2023 | 10:16 am

Fortescue settles sexual harassment dispute in A$1.4 million deal

The workplace safety watchdog has dropped 34 charges against the iron ore producer for failing to provide requested documents.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 19, 2023 | 9:00 am

India in talks with Argentina, Bolivia to acquire lithium assets – secretary

India is at an advanced stage of discussions with Argentina to acquire lithium blocks, according to the country's top bureaucrat in the mining ministry.

Reuters | December 19, 2023 | 7:44 am

Sigma Lithium shares up on news its review process will run into 2024

The miner is initiating the primary listing of Sigma Brazil on NASDAQ and the Singapore Exchange.

Staff Writer | December 19, 2023 | 6:17 am

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