Russia, Mali discuss joint lithium and solar projects The two countries are discussing the development of the first lithium production in Mali. Reuters | September 26, 2024 | 6:48 am
Kamala Harris calls for US critical minerals reserve, tax credits The plan, part of a $100 billion industrial policy vision, also called for the use of emergency government powers under the Cold War-era Defense Production Act. Bloomberg News | September 25, 2024 | 3:52 pm
Stellantis, Orano drop planned JV to recycle electric car batteries The JV was to help recycle used electric vehicle batteries and scrap materials from Stellantis gigafactories in Europe and North America. Reuters | September 25, 2024 | 12:58 pm
IBAT to suspend operations at lithium extraction plant on weak prices IBAT's move comes amid a more than 80% drop in lithium prices in the past year. Reuters | September 25, 2024 | 11:28 am
US-led group weighs funding more mineral projects to counter China dominance The Minerals Security Partnership has already announced support for 13 projects since the collaboration began in 2022. Bloomberg News | September 24, 2024 | 3:04 pm
Firebird fully permitted to operate manganese plant in China Firebird previously indicated that it would make a final investment decision in the second half of 2024. Staff Writer | September 24, 2024 | 8:27 am
Tianqi to keep fighting for say in SQM lithium deal Authorities in Chile have been pushing for the state to have a more significant role in managing the country’s lithium resources. Bloomberg News | September 24, 2024 | 8:02 am
China mining firms partner with Zimbabwe on lithium mine Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and Tsingshan Holding Group are defying low prices to develop a deposit in Africa. Bloomberg News | September 24, 2024 | 7:56 am
Congo’s South Kivu governor clears miners to resume operations All mining activities in the restive region were suspended in July. Reuters | September 24, 2024 | 6:08 am
