September 3, 2024

POSCO International to invest $40 million in Black Rock Mining

POSCO's stake in Black Rock Mining will increase from 10.1% to 19.99% after the first tranche of the investment.

September 2, 2024

Bolivian state lithium firm YLB replaces CEO

Bolivian state lithium miner YLB has named Omar Alarcon the firm's new chief executive, state news channel Television Boliviana said on Monday, replacing predecessor Karla Calderon.

September 2, 2024

Tianqi Lithium swings to loss on battery metal’s price plunge

The Chinese lithium miner posted a net loss of 5.21 billion yuan for the first six months, from a profit of 6.45 billion yuan a year earlier.

August 30, 2024

YPF eyes sale of lithium unit as focus narrows on shale ramp-up

Under new management, YPF is instead entirely focused on ramping up production in the Vaca Muerta.

August 30, 2024

Biden administration considering price support to backstop critical minerals projects

The new policy would involve setting a price floor for certain projects, according to POLITICO.

August 30, 2024

Brazil BNDES to fund Sigma’s second lithium concentrate plant

Investment will be used to increase lithium production in Grota do Cirilo by 250,000 tonnes per year.

August 30, 2024

GM delays additional $330m investment in Thacker Pass, Lithium Americas says

General Motors has delayed the second tranche of investment in the miner until the end of the year.

August 29, 2024

Mineral Resources tightens belt after lithium, iron ore prices fall

Shares in heavily indebted Australian miner slump, but CEO Chris Ellison isn’t panicking.

August 29, 2024

Northern Graphite boosts production, plans new pit at Lac des Iles

Northern Graphite is the only graphite producer in North America.

August 29, 2024

Lithium bust spurs Ganfeng to delay project capex as losses hit

The Chinese company said it will strictly control spending on future projects.