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
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
US backs Australian lithium, rare earths projects for up to $786 million Anson Resources and American Rare Earths received interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Reuters | September 23, 2024 | 4:26 pm
Nouveau Monde gears up for Matawinie construction phase 2 The project is expected to generate 97% pure flake graphite for at least 25 years. Staff Writer | September 23, 2024 | 12:10 pm