Dubai mining firm plans to start Argentina lithium production next yearUMPC plans to begin producing battery-grade lithium next year, aiming to deliver 5,000 metric tons in 2027 and double that in 2028.Reuters | May 20, 2024 | 10:40 am
Energy mogul makes 100-year bet on Argentina’s mineral wealthJose Luis Manzano has been snapping up mines and lithium-rich…Bloomberg News | May 20, 2024 | 10:11 am
Mali signs agreement with Ganfeng to operate Goulamina lithium mineGanfeng Lithium will set up a spodumene plant which will…Reuters | May 17, 2024 | 8:53 am
Swiss-based ARCORE finds rich lithium deposit in Bosnia The company said it has a strategic partnership with Canadian-German company Rock Tech Lithium. Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 9:15 am
Lithium explorer Li-FT Power closes $9 million public offering The proceeds will used to fund exploration at the company's flagship Yellowknife lithium project in the Northwest Territories. Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 8:25 am
Key improvement to lithium-air batteries unlocked Researchers at Japan’s Tohoku University have developed a special type of porous carbon sheet which significantly improves the energy density and cycle stability in lithium-air batteries. Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 6:06 am
EV metals demand drives Anglo American’s quest for lithium The miner, which already produces key battery metals including copper and nickel, is actively looking for lithium off-take deals. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 17, 2023 | 4:07 am
Osisko Development, O3 Mining create Quebec-focused lithium spinoff After its formation, Osisko and O3 respectively owned 80% and 20% of Electric Elements' shares. Staff Writer | November 16, 2023 | 2:06 pm
Australia’s Mineral Resources set for significant lithium growth – exec The Australian mining services provider has transformed itself into the world's second largest producer of lithium raw material spodumene this year. Reuters | November 16, 2023 | 9:11 am
SQM loses $1 billion in market value as lower prices dent profit SQM said its third-quarter net earnings fell 56.4%, dragged down by falling lithium prices. Reuters | November 16, 2023 | 6:58 am
IGO stands by incoming CEO, despite Rio Tinto sacking him The Australian battery metals producer expects Rio Tinto's former aluminum boss, Ivan Vella, to start as CEO in December, as planned. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 16, 2023 | 5:56 am
Australia’s Galan signs lithium supply deal with Glencore Glencore has also offered to provide a financing prepayment facility between $70 million and $100 million. Reuters | November 15, 2023 | 2:40 pm