Rio Tinto inks earn-in deal for lithium project in Rwanda

Rio has the option to invest up to $7.5 million in two stages to earn up to a 75% interest in Aterian's HCK project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2023 | 5:50 am

Lithium Americas shareholders approve split

The new Lithium Americas will own the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada, while Lithium Argentina will focus on the assets held in the South American country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2023 | 3:40 am

Albemarle to invest nearly $83m in Patriot Battery Metals for 5% stake

Patriot will use the proceeds to accelerate development activities at the Corvette lithium project in Quebec.

Reuters | July 31, 2023 | 4:55 pm

Exxon in talks with Tesla, Ford, Volkswagen on supplying lithium

The talks are in the early stages and also include battery giants Samsung and SK On.

Bloomberg News | July 31, 2023 | 12:39 pm

New stretchable battery may pave the way for smart clothes

US-based researchers have developed a successful prototype of a fully stretchable fabric-based lithium-ion battery.

Staff Writer | July 31, 2023 | 12:18 pm

Patriot says resource for Quebec lithium project confirms giant size

Long-awaited maiden resource for the CV5 pegmatite at the Corvette lithium project places the asset as No. 1 of its kind in the Americas.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2023 | 9:09 am

IGO flags impact to Kwinana ramp-up; profit jumps

Kwinana train 1 produced 142 tonnes of lithium hydroxide in the June quarter, down over 85% sequentially.

Reuters | July 31, 2023 | 8:33 am

Glencore buys Pan American’s stake in Argentinean copper project

Pan American is selling its 56% interest in the MARA copper project, added to its portfolio as part of the acquisition of Yamana Gold.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2023 | 4:06 am

Albemarle ends early contract deal with Chile supervisors union

Miners routinely seek to seal early contract negotiations to avoid the risk of strikes at their operations.

Reuters | July 28, 2023 | 8:58 am

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