Spearmint starts drilling at Clayton Valley lithium project
The deposit is one of the few in Nevada of which Tesla has publicly stated they covet.
EV demand will spark lithium mining reinvention
Lithium prices almost tripled between mid-2015 and mid-2018 as the world’s fleet of electric vehicles hit five-million and the auto industry began to fret over the supply of raw materials.
Bacanora Lithium sells 50% of German project to Erris
The Zinnwald project, located in the heart of Europe's chemical and car industries, would be Erris’ first project in Germany.
Tesla is trying to mine its own lithium after dropping M&A plan
Company secured its own lithium mining rights in Nevada after dropping a plan to buy a company there, according to people familiar with the matter.
E3 Metals discovers lithium enriched aquifer in south-central Alberta
The lithium enrichment was discovered in the Nisku aquifer, and the company says sampled lithium grades ranged up to 75 milligrams per litre (mg/L).
First LiSTR direct lithium extraction facility in US open
LiSTR is an environmentally friendly technology that selectively extracts lithium ions from tail brine.
Piedmont Lithium stock soars on confirmed Tesla deal
Piedmont had accidentally released the five-year agreement last week, following the hyped “Tesla Battery Days.”
Hedge fund bets on lithium miner after big electric vehicle win
Formidable Asset Management sees Lithium Americas as a “differentiated operator” within the sector.
Tesla’s lithium plan faces stark obstacles
Company's plan to produce lithium close to its Gigafactory faces stark challenges from the outset, including an onerous permitting process, uncertain access to water and questions about unproven methodologies.
Tesla bets on mining with Nevada lithium claim
The company is planning to build its own cathode factory.
