Scientists find two different types of water in lithium-rich salt flats

US-based researchers have characterized for the first time two types of surface water in the hyperarid salars that contain much of the world’s lithium deposits.

Staff Writer | May 11, 2023 | 6:08 am

Gold price treads down as US CPI data bolsters case for ending rate hikes

The marketplace realized that the CPI data is not all that bullish for gold, analyst says.

Staff Writer | May 10, 2023 | 9:05 am

Allkem, Livent merge to create world’s third largest lithium miner

The all-share business combination creates a giant lithium firm with forecasted production capacity of 248,000 tonnes of LCE a year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2023 | 3:47 am

Australia’s ioneer signs deal with US firm for lithium supply

It has signed a commercial offtake agreement with Dragonfly Energy Holdings.

Reuters | May 9, 2023 | 6:15 pm

Automakers say proposed US emissions rules pose challenges

The EPA has proposed sharp emissions cuts that it estimates would result in 60% of new vehicles by 2030 being electric and 67% by 2032.

Reuters | May 9, 2023 | 3:30 pm

Thacker Pass lithium project faces court in June

Lithium Americas is aiming to mine and process enough lithium carbonate on the Nevada site for batteries to power a million vehicles a year.

Colin McClelland | May 9, 2023 | 8:14 am

Sibanye Stillwater Q1 PGM output down 10% due to power cuts, US disruptions

PGM production from operations in southern Africa and the US declined to 480,481 ounces in Q1, down from 533,237 ounces during the same period last year.

Reuters | May 9, 2023 | 7:54 am