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
Patriot Battery Metals shares rise on new discovery at Corvette The Corvette property ranks as the largest lithium pegmatite resource in the Americas. Staff Writer | November 22, 2023 | 10:19 am
Giant lithium deposit in DRC sparks boardroom battle The Manono project in the Democratic Republic of Congo has the potential to be one of the world’s largest sources of the battery metal. Bloomberg News | November 22, 2023 | 9:45 am
VIDEO: Where battery technology is going – and what it means for miners Battery technology used in electric vehicles is quickly evolving, and the direction it goes will have implications for the mining sector. Alisha Hiyate | November 21, 2023 | 9:08 am
Lithium refiner Stardust Power to go public via $490m blank-check deal The company said it is planning to construct a lithium refining facility located in Greater Tulsa, Oklahoma. Reuters | November 21, 2023 | 8:42 am
Understanding how lithium-bearing pegmatites form is key to successful exploration efforts – study Until a decade ago, lithium-cesium-tantalum pegmatites were often regarded as nothing more than a geological curiosity. Staff Writer | November 21, 2023 | 6:06 am
Canada uncorks $1.1 billion critical minerals fund First off from a C$300 million pool, applicants can seek up to C$50 million per project, while provincial and territorial governments can apply for as much as C$100 million for each project. Colin McClelland | November 20, 2023 | 12:46 pm
Chile discusses IRA benefits with US to lure lithium investments Authorities from Chile have held discussions with President Joe Biden himself as well as US Treasury Department and trade officials. Bloomberg News | November 20, 2023 | 10:46 am
Canada’s support for EV battery plants to cost 16% more than announced, watchdog finds The total cost of government support for three projects is estimated to be C$43.6 billion over ten years. Reuters | November 20, 2023 | 8:26 am
Western lithium, graphite miners boost prices for ESG-friendly supply The surcharges mirror a plan from the rare earths industry as Beijing exerts control of the critical minerals market. Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 9:40 am