Lithium Top Stories

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

Researchers at Canada’s McGill University unlocked the potential to produce batteries using more sustainable and less costly materials.

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

Winsome boosts Adina lithium resource in Quebec by 33%

The indicated category contains 61.4 million tonnes grading 1.14% Li2O.

Staff Writer | May 28, 2024 | 10:57 am

Researchers map Australia’s path to address yearly A$4 billion on mine closure expenditures

Annual expenditures on mine closure and rehabilitation activities in Australia are expected to exceed A$4 billion by 2040.

Staff Writer | December 5, 2023 | 6:06 am

Liontown takes next step in Olympio’s Mulwarrie lithium project

Following completion of stage one, Liontown can own up to a 51% interest in the Mulwarrie and Mulline lithium prospects.

Staff Writer | December 5, 2023 | 3:47 am

Top Chinese lithium producers to fund Atlas project in Brazil

The company will partner with Chengxin and Yahua, suppliers of lithium hydroxide to Tesla, BYD, and LG.

Staff Writer | December 4, 2023 | 11:17 am

US gives $50 million boost to critical minerals investor TechMet

The backing from the US International Development Finance Corporation brings its total investment in the Dublin-based firm to $105 million.

Bloomberg News | December 1, 2023 | 9:29 am

China lithium price poised for further decline in 2024 – analysts

Lithium carbonate prices in top consumer China could fall by more than 30% next year.

Reuters | December 1, 2023 | 8:53 am

Patriot Battery Metals starts Corvette approval process

It has submitted a preliminary information statement to the Quebec government, which is the first step in the project impact assessment.

Staff Writer | December 1, 2023 | 6:23 am

Treasury’s Yellen tours lithium plant to bolster Biden’s economic case

Livent's facility in Bessemer City, North Carolina, has increased its capacity by 50% in recent years due to increased demand for EVs.

Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 2:26 pm

Zimbabwe orders lithium miners to submit refinery plans by March 2024

Africa's top lithium producer last year banned the export of lithium ore and has imposed a 5% export tax on concentrates.

Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 9:52 am

AustralianSuper builds stake in Pilbara Minerals

Australia's largest pension fund is now the second largest shareholder behind Ganfeng Lithium.

Reuters | November 30, 2023 | 9:47 am

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