June 21, 2024

US lithium clay projects secure backing despite extraction hurdles

The United States’ great hope for domestic lithium supply could lie in the massive-scale, long-life sediment-hosted deposits in its southwestern region.

June 21, 2024

SQM and Talga team up on Aero lithium project in Sweden

The Chilean lithium miner can earn up to a 70% interest in Aero, which will grant it a foothold in the European market.

June 20, 2024

Pilbara Minerals eyes $800 million road to double lithium output

A pre-feasibility study by the company determined production at Pilgangoora could increase to more than 2 million tpa.

June 20, 2024

EnergyX to build lithium plant in US ‘Ark-La-Tex’ region

Project Lonestar Lithium will have a target production of 5,000 tons/year in Phase 1, and 25,000 tons/year in Phase 2, the company said.

June 20, 2024

South Star nears startup of the Americas’ first new graphite mine in over 25 years

Santa Cruz will be the first new graphite production in the Americas since 1996.

June 20, 2024

Graphite can come from a surprising source: methane

Oakland-based Molten Industries has developed a specialized technique to break methane into graphite.mo

June 20, 2024

Vale sees higher 2026 copper, nickel output after investments

Vale sees potential copper output in 2026 between 387,000 tonnes and 424,000 tonnes.

June 20, 2024

Savannah Resources secures $20m for Barroso lithium project

CEO Emanuel Proenca said the cash injection from and partnership with the Dutch miner was a “huge de-risking step” for the project.

June 19, 2024

Azimut cuts high-grade lithium near Winsome’s Adina

Only a tiny part of the Galinée property has been explored for lithium to date, according to Azimut.

June 19, 2024

China to regulate lithium-ion battery industry amid fast expansion

The guidelines, following a proposal in May, will help firms scale back manufacturing projects that only expand production capacity.