Peru will mine more copper in 2023, lithium permits pending
Peru expects to produce 2.8 million tonnes of copper in 2023, versus 2.44 million tonnes last year.
Sumitomo Metal Mining to produce lithium from 2028
The Japanese company will also enter discussions with a major overseas resource developer, the newspaper reported.
China’s lithium hub cuts back production after price collapse
Some lithium producers in Yichun in Jiangxi province, including two major ones, have reduced processing rates to stem losses.
BHP’s exploration accelerator to open to uranium, lithium finds
BHP's Xplor accelerator program is currently supporting seven copper and nickel projects for the six months to June.
RANKED: World’s top 10 biggest lithium operations
Albemarle’s Greenbushes hard rock mine in Australia holds top spot.
Australia sees lithium exports matching thermal coal by 2028
Australia sees its booming lithium sector matching thermal coal’s importance within five years.
Europe’s lone lithium refinery prepares for new wave of rivals
For 47 years, a chemicals producer in London’s commuter belt has been running a small lithium refinery that’s the only one of its kind in Europe.
Chinese lithium producers set price floor as demand evaporates – sources
The move would come as prices plunge on a significant slowdown in demand for EVs in China.
Sayona, Piedmont Lithium restart commercial production at NAL project in Quebec
Sayona is targeting 226,000 tonnes per year of annual lithium concentrate production.
South African ex-Treasury boss helms billion-dollar lithium plan
The former head of South Africa’s National Treasury has been tasked with cleaning up a scandal-dogged company that’s contemplating partnering a Chinese battery maker.