Lithium miners shake up trading to tackle wild price swings Lithium prices are coming out of a boom-to-bust period that left in its wake an array of stalled projects, scrapped deals and production cuts. Bloomberg News | May 20, 2024 | 11:05 am
Dubai mining firm plans to start Argentina lithium production next year UMPC 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 wealth Jose Luis Manzano has been snapping up mines and lithium-rich acreage in northern Argentina as well as tapping neighboring Brazil’s lithium valley. Bloomberg News | May 20, 2024 | 10:11 am
South Korea said to build lithium reserves to aid battery sector Its trade ministry unveiled a plan in March to invest 241.7 billion won over the next three years to build warehouses for storage of critical minerals. Bloomberg News | May 20, 2024 | 9:32 am
Deep-sea mining dust clouds travel long distances – research A portion of the stirred-up bottom material caused by deep-sea mining remains visible in the water at long distances. Staff Writer | May 19, 2024 | 6:03 am
Video: Ray of light for junior miners as metals prices and financing pick up The junior mining space is so beaten up that there are a raft of opportunities for investors looking for exposure to the energy transition. Northern Miner Staff | May 17, 2024 | 12:26 pm
Mali signs agreement with Ganfeng to operate Goulamina lithium mine Ganfeng Lithium will set up a spodumene plant which will start production by the end of the year. Reuters | May 17, 2024 | 8:53 am
Biden open to easing sanctions on billionaire Gertler in return for Congo exit The Treasury Department is willing to grant limited sanctions in return for Gertler relinquishing his royalty streams on three strategic projects. Bloomberg News | May 16, 2024 | 3:24 pm
Chile to seek bidders for preferential pricing on lithium by July The Andean nation is the world's second-largest lithium producer. Reuters | May 16, 2024 | 9:03 am
