SQM swings to $870 million loss on sinking prices, tax rulingData from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence suggests that global prices have fallen by more than 80%, dragged by weaker demand for EVs.Reuters | May 23, 2024 | 7:10 am
Rio Tinto faces pressure to leave London exchangeActivist investor Palliser Capital argues that switching its primary listing…Cecilia Jamasmie | May 23, 2024 | 5:18 am
Portuguese company eyes two lithium refineries in Iberia by 2030Lifthium is planning to source the raw materials from different…Reuters | May 21, 2024 | 8:25 am
Australia wants to compete with China on critical minerals, Minister King says Since coming to power in May 2022, Australia’s center-left Labor government has ramped up investment in minerals. Bloomberg News | December 19, 2023 | 5:47 am
Top 10 sustainability predictions for commodities in 2024 CRU says markets, policy, new technologies, sustainability and the energy transition will become ever more interlinked and complex. Staff Writer | December 19, 2023 | 3:35 am
SQM ties up with Hancock on $1.1bn bid for Azure Minerals Azure has received a sweetened $2.48-per-share takeover offer from the pair. Reuters | December 18, 2023 | 2:57 pm
Allkem shareholders approve $10.6bn Livent lithium merger The new company will be the world's third-biggest producer of lithium. Reuters | December 18, 2023 | 1:08 pm
Novo Resources forms JV with SQM on lithium-nickel exploration in Australia SQM will pay Novo A$10 million for a 75% interest in five tenements held by Novo. Staff Writer | December 18, 2023 | 9:20 am
EU sets critical mineral goals, but faces struggle to hit them The Critical Raw Materials Act, due to enter force in early 2024, says the bloc should mine 10% of its annual needs by 2030. Reuters | December 18, 2023 | 5:15 am
Nickel-rich cathodes show promising results for longer-lasting EV batteries High-energy, nickel-rich cathodes may increase electric vehicles’ ability to store more energy per charge and to withstand more charging cycles. Staff Writer | December 18, 2023 | 5:05 am
Arizona Lithium hits 3-week high on premium financing for Canada project Funds will be used to advance the Prairie lithium project in Saskatchewan towards production, expected in the first quarter of 2025. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 18, 2023 | 3:23 am
Lithium ends dire year with cautious mood during contract season Producers have recently been in talks with clients — mostly in Asia — to hash out contracts for 2024. Bloomberg News | December 17, 2023 | 2:46 pm