Liontown kicks off lithium production in Western Australia The Kathleen Valley lithium mine is expected to reach production capacity of 3 million tonnes per year in early 2025. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 31, 2024 | 6:33 am
Australia’s IGO flags job cuts as nickel price slumps As part of the restructure, IGO will focus on maximizing value from its lithium business, including its Greenbushes lithium mine. Reuters | July 30, 2024 | 11:17 am
New method recovers 50% lithium from batteries in 30 seconds Researchers at Rice University used microwave radiation and a biodegradable solvent to expedite lithium recovery. Staff Writer | July 30, 2024 | 9:46 am
SRG Mining completes move to UAE, rebrand to Falcon Energy The company said this is a move that would provide it with "expanded strategic options" for its Lola graphite project in Guinea. Staff Writer | July 30, 2024 | 8:57 am
Saudis see Codelco as good option for lithium partnership Codelco is navigating one of the most challenging periods in its nearly 50-year history after a series of setbacks at projects and mines. Bloomberg News | July 29, 2024 | 3:09 pm
South Star’s Brazil graphite mine to begin production in September The Phase 1 plant has the capacity to produce approximately 12,000 tonnes per year of natural flake graphite concentrates. Staff Writer | July 29, 2024 | 9:48 am
The future of deep sea mining hinges on a contentious election International Seabed Authority head incumbent Michael Lodge faces Leticia Carvalho, a Brazilian ocean scientist. Bloomberg News | July 29, 2024 | 8:31 am
Sayona, Piedmont mark improvements at NAL as lithium price slides further In the second quarter, NAL produced 49,660 dry metric tonnes of 5.3% concentrate – 23% more than the previous quarter. Staff Writer | July 29, 2024 | 5:14 am
Building the market for sustainable metals The first generation of metals produced with little or no carbon emissions is headed to market. By Mattias C. Karlsson and Erik Pedersen - Bain & Company | July 28, 2024 | 8:09 am
