Lithium Top Stories

Atlas Materials, 6K Energy sign processing and refining MOU to develop EV battery supply chain

US-based Atlas last year raised $27 million for its nickel technology and said it aims to launch production at sites in Canada or the US by 2027 at commercial scale.

Staff Writer | October 16, 2024 | 2:26 pm

Serbian protestors rally to oppose Rio Tinto’s lithium mine project

In 2022, the Serbian government revoked licenses for Rio Tinto's…

Reuters | October 16, 2024 | 1:35 pm

Lithium Americas revamps Thacker Pass deal with GM in new $625 million JV

For its 62% ownership of Thacker Pass, Lithium Americas will…

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 16, 2024 | 8:16 am

Amnesty International releases new human rights ranking of top electric vehicle makers

The companies were assessed against criteria based on internationally recognized…

Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 2:25 pm

Value of top 50 mining companies jumps to second highest on record

World’s 50 biggest miners now worth $1.5 trillion, up $76…

Frik Els | October 14, 2024 | 3:10 am

Mining industry needs $2.1 trillion in new investments by 2050 — BloombergNEF

The report highlights that critical energy transition metals could face supply deficits this decade — some as early as this year.

Staff Writer | October 3, 2024 | 9:24 am

Zimbabwe softens stance on local lithium processing after price collapse

Africa's top lithium producer had last year given producers up to March 2024 to submit plans of how they would produce the metal.

Reuters | October 3, 2024 | 6:42 am

Li-FT’s first resource for Yellowknife lithium project places it third in Canada

The project hosts 50.4 million inferred tonnes grading 1% Li2O for 506,000 tonnes of Li2O.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 2, 2024 | 10:45 am

Lack of capital rises to top risk in EY mining survey

Mining companies are seeking a wider range of capital sources, while companies are also considering partnerships or JVs to help reduce risks and financing requirements.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | October 2, 2024 | 7:26 am

Chilean economy seen growing 2.7% in 2025 as mining recovers

Investment in 2025 should climb 5.9% as projects from the private sector pour in.

Reuters | October 1, 2024 | 9:32 am

Sinomine decries tough Zimbabwe conditions amid lithium price slump

Africa's top producer of lithium has attracted over $1 billion investment from Sinomine and its Chinese peers.

Reuters | October 1, 2024 | 9:02 am

Pure Lithium acquires vanadium cathode materials company Dimien

The company says the acquisition will accelerate the development of its lithium metal vanadium battery.

Staff Writer | October 1, 2024 | 7:00 am

Rio Tinto, Green Lithium to develop Europe’s lithium supply chain

Rio's partnership with UK refinery developer Green Lithium seeks to reduce European dependence on supplies from China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 1, 2024 | 3:49 am

Sinomine says it will build lithium sulfate plant in Zimbabwe

The company's Zimbabwean unit plans to build a $500 million lithium refinery in the next 3-5 years, even as the company currently loses money.

Bloomberg News | September 30, 2024 | 10:01 am

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