Codelco chairman still sees lithium agreement with SQM by year-endCodelco was tasked by President Gabriel Boric in April to lead the government's plan to take state control over strategic lithium projects.Reuters | December 14, 2023 | 9:40 am
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals in four-continent quest for lithiumThe start-up is deploying AI-based technology to search for lithium…Cecilia Jamasmie | December 14, 2023 | 5:13 am
Record resources deals rescue a dim year for Australian bankersAbout $A111.3 billion of energy and mining deals have been…Bloomberg News | December 12, 2023 | 5:34 pm
Albemarle moves ahead with Kemerton plant expansion The $135m contract with Monadelphous Group is part of Albemarle's plans to double lithium hydroxide output at the plant. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 25, 2023 | 3:44 am
Allkem to receive up to $180 million to develop Argentina plant A battery-grade brine lithium plant will be developed at the Sal de Vida site. Reuters | July 24, 2023 | 2:10 pm
Chevron considers lithium production in latest EV bet by big oil Earlier in July, Exxon Mobil Corp. CEO said the company is also exploring opportunities to produce lithium. Bloomberg News | July 24, 2023 | 8:43 am
Electra expands LG cobalt supply deal with delayed start date Electra will supply LG with 3,000 tonnes of cobalt product in 2025 and a further 4,000 tonnes in each of the following years through 2029. Staff Writer | July 24, 2023 | 8:32 am
Ten GWh of sodium-ion batteries expected to be installed by 2025 – report IDTechEx predicts that by 2025, around 10 GWh of sodium-ion batteries will be installed. Staff Writer | July 23, 2023 | 6:45 am
CHARTS: Value of world’s 50 biggest mining companies slump $356bn from post-pandemic peak MINING.COM’s ranking of world’s biggest miners welcomes the first Indonesian company to the top tier and Perth as the city hosting the greatest number on the list. Frik Els | July 21, 2023 | 2:35 pm
China’s path-setting lithium futures tumble on trading debut Shares in Tianqi Lithium, YongXing Special Materials Technology, and Ganfeng Lithium slid to the lowest in at least a year. Bloomberg News | July 21, 2023 | 8:37 am
Dead EV batteries turn to gold with US incentives A little-publicized clause in the US Inflation Reduction Act has companies scrambling to recycle electric vehicle batteries in North America. Reuters | July 21, 2023 | 7:42 am
Australia blocks acquisition of lithium mine by China-linked firm Country issued a prohibition order stopping Austroid Corporation from acquiring an additional 90% of lithium miner Alita Resources. Reuters | July 21, 2023 | 7:32 am