Investors flock back to lithium as battery bust turns to boom
Investors are betting big on a lithium comeback less than three years after prices of the metal used in rechargeable batteries collapsed.
Schlumberger unit to launch Nevada lithium plant as EV demand rises
Earlier this year, Albemarle Corp said it would double production at its facility in Silver Peak, Nevada.
British Lithium to open mine by 2026 after gov’t funding
The UK's Sustainable Innovation Fund has awarded British Lithium £2.9 million ($4m) to move its full-scale lithium mining plans forward.
EV Metal Index doubles year-on-year as lithium, cobalt prices rally
Despite a big drop from December’s blowout high, January 2021 still ranks as the fourth best month for the MINING.COM EV Metal Index thanks to rising cobalt, nickel and lithium prices.
Nickel demand for EVs to outpace lithium and cobalt – report
Fitch expects nickel demand for EV battery manufacturing to average 29% annual growth rate until 2030.
Clayton Valley lithium project closer to maiden resource estimate
Spearmint's recently completed 10-hole drill program in Nevada discovered lithium in every hole.
Lithium prices continue to soar – up 88% in 2021
Benchmark says some Chinese lithium carbonate producers are putting up sold out signs as domestic prices surge to two-year highs.
Core Lithium says Finniss awarded major project status by Australia
Major Project Status is the government's recognition of the national significance of a project, either for economic growth or employment.
The road to the first US domestic hard-rock lithium supply chain
Piedmont's deal to supply spodumene from North Carolina to Tesla represents the start of the first domestic lithium supply chain, CEO says.
Lithium miners are going to compete for new licenses in Chile
The South American nation has been losing market share as new frontiers open up ahead of an expected tripling of demand for lithium.
