Rio Takes step toward M&A redemption with $6.7 billion lithium betModest by comparison with past splurges, the all-cash deal is a significant and long-awaited expansion of Rio’s bet on lithium.Bloomberg News | October 12, 2024 | 10:22 am
Rio Tinto’s real prize: Arcadium’s lithium extraction technologyArcadium, through a predecessor company, was the first to develop…Reuters | October 11, 2024 | 10:54 am
Patriot Lithium expands into copper with Zambia projectPatriot believes the Katwaro project will complement its lithium assets…Cecilia Jamasmie | October 11, 2024 | 5:50 am
Savannah Resources delays start of Portuguese lithium production to 2027 Savannah said it now expects to deliver its definitive feasibility study in the second half of 2025. Reuters | September 30, 2024 | 9:46 am
India, US likely to sign pact on critical minerals India-US bilateral trade in 2023-24 was about $120 billion, a record high. Reuters | September 30, 2024 | 7:21 am
Liontown ships first spodumene from Kathleen Valley lithium project The miner achieved a premium price for the spot sale of uncontracted production from the project. Reuters | September 29, 2024 | 5:00 pm
Alchemy Resources signs lithium partnership with Japan’s JOGMEC The Japanese government agency can earn up to 51% of the company's Roe Hills tenure in Western Australia. Reuters | September 29, 2024 | 4:58 pm
Australia revises down commodity revenue forecasts as prices trend lower Australia's largest export iron ore has been particularly hard hit by the slowdown in the Chinese property sector. Reuters | September 29, 2024 | 9:46 am
SQM seeks lithium partner to finance international expansion The Santiago-based firm is offering a minority stake in its recently formed international lithium division. Bloomberg News | September 27, 2024 | 7:40 am
EnergyX raises another $50 million, opens new production facility in Austin, Texas The company's technology has raised over $110 million and is backed by investors including General Motors, Eni, and POSCO. Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 1:33 pm
Volt Lithium achieves first production in Texas The company began operating its DLE system on September 17, 2024, and is currently optimizing its field unit. Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 11:56 am
Kodal Minerals flags possible delay in first production at Bougouni lithium project Weather impacts could lead to a potential delay in first production by a few weeks to early Q1 2025. Staff Writer | September 26, 2024 | 9:28 am