China lithium price rebound to be capped by growing supply, analysts say
Spot lithium carbonate prices in China nearly doubled in the last two months.
Albemarle becomes first lithium firm to complete responsible mining audit
Third-party audit shows Albemarle meets 50% to 75% of the criteria in each of four areas, including social and environmental responsibility.
Avalon Materials plans lithium processing plant in Ontario
Company acquires industrial site in Thunder Bay, aims to become province’s first vertically integrated lithium producer.
Australia cautious on Chinese investment in vital lithium sector
Chinese firms have already invested in lithium hydroxide refineries in Western Australia.
Codelco must kick-start lithium industry while reviving copper output
Chile is already the world’s no. 2 producer of lithium after Australia. But demand is exploding worldwide.
Lithium One Metals and Norris Lithium to merge
Deal combines two parallel lithium exploration portfolios focused on the active and high-profile James Bay lithium belt in Quebec.
CATL seals $1.4 billion deal to develop Bolivia lithium
Lithium resources in Bolivia's iconic salt flats are estimated at 21 million metric tons, according to the USGS.
Namibia seeks to tap resource potential after lithium ore ban
The southern African nation last week banned exports of unprocessed lithium and other critical minerals.
Lake Resources delays lithium carbonate output to 2027, hikes costs
The developer hiked spending estimates from $1.1 billion to $1.5 billion.
Costs at American Lithium’s Peru project up to $700m, CEO says
Construction could begin by late 2024 or late 2025.