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Codelco must kick-start lithium industry while reviving copper output

Chile is already the world’s no. 2 producer of lithium after Australia. But demand is exploding worldwide.

Reuters | June 19, 2023 | 2:51 pm

Lynas’ Kalgoorlie facility faces labour shortages

Lynas is racing to complete construction of the plant to handle cracking and leaching.

Reuters | June 19, 2023 | 10:07 am

Zambia restricts number of mining licences per company to five

Four firms shortlisted in race to buy Zambia’s Mopani Copper Mines

China's Zijin Mining and Norinco Group, South Africa's Sibanye Stillwater and an investment vehicle owned by ex-Glencore officials have been shortlisted in the race.

Reuters | June 19, 2023 | 9:16 am

CATL seals $1.4 billion deal to develop Bolivia lithium

Lithium resources in Bolivia's iconic salt flats are estimated at 21 million metric tons, according to the USGS.

Reuters | June 19, 2023 | 8:58 am

Fortescue expands battery and electric powertrain output in UK with new plant

The Banbury facility will open in 2024.

Reuters | June 19, 2023 | 7:39 am

Lake Resources partners with US cleantech in Argentina lithium project

Lake Resources delays lithium carbonate output to 2027, hikes costs

The developer hiked spending estimates from $1.1 billion to $1.5 billion.

Reuters | June 19, 2023 | 7:17 am

American Lithium to acquire Plateau Energy amid EV boom

Costs at American Lithium’s Peru project up to $700m, CEO says

Construction could begin by late 2024 or late 2025.

Reuters | June 19, 2023 | 7:06 am

Iron ore price rises on improving China steel margins

Column: Iron ore dances between China stimulus optimism and soft economic reality

The spot price of iron ore has gyrated in recent weeks, driven by hopes for more stimulus from Beijing and concerns that the run of soft economic indicators is likely to extend.

Reuters | June 16, 2023 | 10:40 am