July 22, 2024 Western miners push for higher metals prices to ward off Chinese rivals Industry leaders have pushed for two pricing structures for several years.
July 22, 2024 CleanTech produces battery-grade lithium in first phase of DLE pilot It achieved a lithium recovery rate of about 95% from the brine, with a total recovery of 88%.
July 21, 2024 With no recovery in sight, lithium prices force miners to reevaluate output The price of the material that’s vital to the energy transition has plunged by around 80% since late 2022.
July 21, 2024 Saudi Arabia to visit Brazil and Chile as seeks to diversify mining The diversification strategy includes plans to expand into international mining to secure access to minerals including copper, cobalt and nickel, as well as lithium.
July 19, 2024 Serbia locks lithium deals with the EU amid Jadar’s revival The country, home to Rio Tinto's Jadar project, inked a series of deals granting EU members exclusive access to Serbian lithium.
July 18, 2024 German Chancellor defends planned lithium deal with Serbia Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are currently in discussions with Serbia’s government to invest in the country.
July 18, 2024 US has second-longest mine development timeline in the world, S&P Global says Mines in the US go from discovery to production on an average of 29 years.
July 18, 2024 Australia’s Quantum Graphite receives $300m loan offer from US EXIM Bank The financing will cover mining and production at Uley mine in Australia.
July 18, 2024 Mercedes, Stellantis in talks to back Serbia’s lithium plans The carmakers are willing to follow Rio Tinto Group’s investment in the proposed Jadar mine.
July 17, 2024 Global battery demand to quadruple by 2030 — report According to Bain & Company, lithium-ion batteries will remain dominant for the foreseeable future.
China’s rare earth magnet exports to US decline in November Shipments to the US totaled about 582 tons, compared with 656 tons in October. December 20, 2025 | 08:30 am
