June 17, 2024

SQM reaches supply deal with Hyundai, Kia

The miner had previously landed supply deals with Ford Motors and battery maker LG Energy.

June 17, 2024

Japan, Chile boost ties in lithium extraction, supply

Japanese firms would have long-term preferential access to the battery metal in exchange for adding value and transferring skills. 

June 17, 2024

Cornish Metals to sell Nickel King asset

Cornish Metals will stay involved in the nickel-copper-cobalt property's potential success while concentrating on its South Crofty tin project.

June 16, 2024

Chile says Saudi mining minister to visit, lithium expected on agenda

Chile is the world's second-largest producer of lithium.

June 16, 2024

Serbia to give green light for Rio Tinto’s lithium mine

The Jadar project could potentially produce 58,000 tons of lithium a year, starting in 2028.

June 14, 2024

Congo’s Gecamines threatens to intervene in sale of cobalt firm

The DRC’s state miner said it will need to approve any acquisition of cobalt producer Chemaf Resources if the new owner wants to take over a key mining permit.

June 14, 2024

Tesla shareholders vote no on deep sea mining moratorium

Earlier this month, General Motors Co. investors rejected a similar proposal.

June 14, 2024

Mali approves Leo Lithium’s stake sale to Ganfeng

The Australian company has also secured two outstanding permits for the Goulamina lithium project, in southern Mali.

June 13, 2024

Global nickel prices have probably hit a floor, says Macquarie

Macquarie sees a market recovery driven by strong demand from the steel sector.

June 13, 2024

Environmental studies show Serbian lithium project is safe, Rio Tinto says

The $2.4 billion Jadar lithium project could cover 90% of Europe's current lithium needs.