Lithium mining, climate change impacting flamingo populations in Chile
Two of the three flamingo species that breed in the lithium-rich Atacama salt flat have lost 10 to 12% of their populations in just 11 years.
Lithium Americas CEO says mining reform needed for EV metals supply
The United States should not expect to rely solely on recycling of old batteries for supply, said Jon Evans.
Lithium squeeze has Sigma looking to double Brazil capacity
Sigma is about to join the ranks of commercial lithium producers just as prices of the metal skyrocket.
Rock Tech Lithium could build €400m plant in Romania
The plant would produce enough to supply 500,000 cars with lithium-ion batteries per year.
Chile a step closer to nationalizing copper and lithium
The assembly writing the country’s new Constitution has approved an early-stage proposal that opens the door to the sector's nationalization.
How much could battery recycling actually aid cobalt, lithium supply shortages?
IDTechEx estimates that a combined total of 180,000 tonnes of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese could be recovered by 2030 through Li-ion recycling.
Mining People: Austral Gold, Great Panther, Rio Tinto, Rock Tech Lithium, SSR Mining
Key moves in the mining industry.
World’s top battery maker urges China to secure lithium
CATL chairman Zeng Yuqun submitted four proposals to China’s annual parliamentary session, including speeding up exploration and development of lithium resources.
SQM sees profits surge as global lithium prices explode
The world's No. 2 lithium producer, reported a nearly five-fold rise in profits in the fourth quarter.
Sayona reports upgraded resources for Quebec lithium projects
Resource base for the NAL and Authier projects has approximately doubled to 119.1 million tonnes grading 1.05% Li2O, for 1.25 million tonnes of Li2O.
