The bill has to be approved by parliament’s upper house and India’s president before it becomes a law.

The company achieved operational net zero for its first shipment of battery grade lithium.

Mehech discusses the miner's technology strategies, the implications of the country's National Lithium Strategy, and perspectives on the future demand and pricing of the key battery metal.

The lithium industry in Africa's top producer has rapidly expanded, buoyed by about $1 billion of investments during the past two years by Chinese companies.

The miner recently inked a $10.6 billion merger with Livent.

The Biden administration has begun a push to diversify the US’ sources of important goods and materials and to reduce dependency on China.

Key results include 1.3% lithium oxide over 35 metres, including 1.58% over 27 metres.

Eramet said last month that Glencore was among parties to have expressed interest in helping finance its lithium production in Argentina.