Zimbabwe plans incentives to encourage mineral processingZimbabwe has banned the export of unprocessed raw lithium and “base minerals” to boost domestic processing.Bloomberg News | October 10, 2024 | 7:39 am
LMFP battery technology breakthrough could increase EV range by 20%, Integrals Power saysThe company's LMFP materials feature 80% manganese, instead of the 50-70%…Staff Writer | October 9, 2024 | 4:02 pm
Ranking the world’s top lithium producersAcquiring Arcadium makes Rio Tinto one of the world's largest…Reuters | October 9, 2024 | 7:22 am
Chile selects 6 sites for private lithium projects In October, the government will begin consulting indigenous communities near the areas. Reuters | September 26, 2024 | 6:51 am
Russia, Mali discuss joint lithium and solar projects The two countries are discussing the development of the first lithium production in Mali. Reuters | September 26, 2024 | 6:48 am
Kamala Harris calls for US critical minerals reserve, tax credits The plan, part of a $100 billion industrial policy vision, also called for the use of emergency government powers under the Cold War-era Defense Production Act. Bloomberg News | September 25, 2024 | 3:52 pm
IBAT to suspend operations at lithium extraction plant on weak prices IBAT's move comes amid a more than 80% drop in lithium prices in the past year. Reuters | September 25, 2024 | 11:28 am
Column: Miners, investors see scope in energy transition but struggle with choices How best to leverage the energy transition into profitable investments is turning into a vexing challenge. Reuters | September 25, 2024 | 8:12 am
Rio Tinto boosts efforts to win public support for Serbia lithium mine With a production of 58,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate per year, Jadar could supply enough lithium to meet 90% of Europe’s current needs. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 25, 2024 | 7:12 am
US-led group weighs funding more mineral projects to counter China dominance The Minerals Security Partnership has already announced support for 13 projects since the collaboration began in 2022. Bloomberg News | September 24, 2024 | 3:04 pm
Tianqi to keep fighting for say in SQM lithium deal Authorities in Chile have been pushing for the state to have a more significant role in managing the country’s lithium resources. Bloomberg News | September 24, 2024 | 8:02 am
China mining firms partner with Zimbabwe on lithium mine Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and Tsingshan Holding Group are defying low prices to develop a deposit in Africa. Bloomberg News | September 24, 2024 | 7:56 am