Northern Graphite awarded Québec grant for Lac des Iles The mine has been producing graphite for over 30 years and is the only operating graphite mine currently in North America. Staff Writer | June 27, 2024 | 9:28 am
NextSource looks to tap Saudi perks for $280 million graphite anode plant The proposed site would produce 20,000 tonnes a year of graphite anode active material for lithium-ion batteries, according to a technical study. Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | June 27, 2024 | 8:05 am
Disputed Sigma Lithium land has ‘probable’ reserves, study shows The mineral rights for the land have been caught up in a legal dispute between Sigma CEO Ana Cabral and her ex-husband Calvyn Gardner, a former co-CEO. Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:54 am
China’s Norinco agrees to buy struggling Congo cobalt miner Chemaf The deal with Norin Mining will enable Chemaf to settle its debts. Reuters | June 27, 2024 | 7:43 am
SQM plans to choose lithium extraction technology by next year The use of DLE technologies is a core part of SQM's long-awaited joint venture agreement with state-controlled Codelco. Reuters | June 26, 2024 | 4:50 pm
E3 expects Clearwater project to produce lithium hydroxide at 32,250 t/y Backed by Exxon's Imperial Oil, E3 said in its pre-feasibility study that its initial capital expenditure would amount to $2.47 billion. Reuters | June 26, 2024 | 10:39 am
Norway to award Arctic seabed mining blocks in 2025 The government announced the first licensing round for seabed minerals on the Norwegian continental shelf for public consultation. Staff Writer | June 26, 2024 | 7:51 am
Exxon to focus on lithium from brines, not hard rock mining, executive says The company is deciding which direct lithium extraction technology it will license to produce lithium in Arkansas. Reuters | June 25, 2024 | 12:30 pm
Saudi-backed Almar Water seeks lithium partnership in Chile The Spain-based firm wants to leverage its technology in the extraction of battery-metal lithium. Reuters | June 25, 2024 | 11:28 am
