Codelco says partner for Maricunga lithium project should be tapped by year-end
The miner has been tasked with leading a government plan to boost state control over the production of lithium.
Biden administration approves ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine
Ford and a joint venture between Toyota and Panasonic have agreed to buy lithium from the mine.
Arkansas lithium projects heat up with royalty battle, huge underground resource
The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission on Nov. 4 is to hear an application filed by those companies and others to potentially set the royalty rate.
CHARTS: Nickel, cobalt, lithium price slump cuts average EV battery metals bill by 60%
The raw materials bill for the average EV is now down to $537 compared to $1,342 in August 2023 and a monthly peak of more than $1,900 at the beginning of last year.
Argentina’s lithium hunters scale back as EV shift slows
The global lithium sector is struggling due to prices that have slumped over 80% since last year.
Eramet takes full control of lithium project from Tsingshan
The Centenario project was attractive despite a drop in lithium prices and full ownership would let Eramet decide how to pursue a planned second production facility.
Volt Lithium produces battery-grade lithium carbonate from its Texas operations
Volt has been operating its proprietary DLE system in the field since September, when it achieved its first lithium production.
Left and right ‘unite’ against Rio lithium project in Serbia
The council of Loznica, population around 20,000 about 100 km west of Belgrade, is deciding whether to amend its official plan to allow the 250-hectare development.
Cornish Lithium opens UK’s first low-emission lithium plant
The project aims to produce 10,000 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium hydroxide by 2027.
After Nevada lithium deal, GM eyes other sources for EV minerals supply
A majority of GM's deals are for minerals supply, not necessarily JVs, and the automaker likely would continue that approach.
