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
Albemarle plans more lithium auctions to boost market transparency The company, which operates across the Americas, Asia and Australia, cut staff and paused expansion projects in January. Reuters | June 25, 2024 | 10:55 am
Australia’s Meteoric to supply Brazil rare earths magnet factory Meteoric is developing its Caldeira rare earths deposit in Minas Gerais. Reuters | June 25, 2024 | 8:44 am
Exxon, South Korea’s SK On sign non-binding deal for lithium supply The agreement has the potential to be a multi-year offtake deal of up to 100,000 metric tons. Reuters | June 25, 2024 | 8:39 am
Lilac Solutions releases lithium extraction data amid rising competition Lilac plans to use the latest version of its DLE technology at Utah's Great Salt Lake, where a pilot plant should be online by October. Reuters | June 25, 2024 | 7:12 am
Japan finds over 200 million tonnes of battery metals in seabed The nodules are said to contain 610,000 tonnes of cobalt (75 years of Japan’s consumption) and 740,000 tonnes of nickel (11 years). Cecilia Jamasmie | June 25, 2024 | 4:09 am
