Chile election favorite talks up state lithium firm, slams ‘error’ of privatization
"Chile cannot once again make the historic mistake of privatizing resources, and for this we will create the National Lithium Company," Boric tweeted.
"Chile cannot once again make the historic mistake of privatizing resources, and for this we will create the National Lithium Company," Boric tweeted.
In the 12 months through Oct. 27, Standard Lithium soared more than 600% on the back of surging EV demand and the promise of a patented method of removing the metal from brine.
The chip shortage that’s gripped the car industry by the throat is a reminder to EV executives in China of what might happen if they run short of lithium.
The bid underscores Shenzhen-based Chengxin's ambitious overseas expansion plans.
Vulcan already has supply deals with Belgian recycling group Umicore and South Korea's LG Chem Ltd.
Uranium One will buy a 15% stake in Alpha One Lithium, which owns the Tolillar lithium deposit in Argentina.
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences mimicked natural processes to stop the chemical degradation of electrolytes in high-voltage lithium batteries.
Predominantly a stainless steel maker, the company came out of nowhere to become the world's top nickel producer in 2018 thanks to its pioneering use of low-grade nickel pig iron.
YPF President Pablo González said there were "great opportunities for joint ventures" with CATL.
TechMet’s funding is the first institutional investment in Cornish Lithium, which has previously used crowdfunding to raise new capital.