Tesla confirms plans to build lithium refinery in Texas
Tesla is moving forward in a bid to gain more control over the supply chain for electric vehicle batteries.
Albemarle to stay in Europe if lithium declared hazardous by EU, CEO says
The European Commission is weighing a proposal by the European Chemicals Agency that would classify lithium carbonate, chloride and hydroxide as dangerous for human health.
Australian lithium miner IGO says chief executive died suddenly
Peter Bradford had led IGO since March 2014 and was also president of the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies.
The world’s top 10 lithium mining companies
Lithium prices hit an all-time high this week as battery makers scramble to secure supply amid booming demand.
Lithium price jumps to fresh all-time high
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence says spot market pricing will feed through to long term contracts signed by automakers.
US court sets January 2023 hearing for Lithium Americas mine suit
Opponents of the Thacker Pass mine are asking the court to overturn former President Donald Trump's 2021 approval.
Surging coal, lithium prices can’t stem sell-off in top 50 mining stocks
World’s 50 biggest mining companies have shed $627 billion since hitting highs in March this year even as investors pile into the best performing sectors.
Sayona awards $147m mining contract to L. Fourier et Fils for restarting lithium mine
This is one of the largest such contracts ever signed in Quebec.
World’s largest oilfield contractor tackles lithium’s water woes
Schlumberger NV is teaming up with a MIT spinoff on efforts to limit the amount of water needed to produce lithium.
US steps away from flagship lithium project with Berkshire
Berkshire's tangle with Washington shows how Biden's plan to shift the economy away from fossil fuels faces technical and business challenges.
