May 21, 2024 Chinese ownership may affect eligibility for Australian critical minerals tax credits, minister says Australia said on Wednesday it would consider Chinese ownership when deciding whether companies qualify for tax credits under a new program of incentives.
May 21, 2024 Ma’aden extracts lithium from seawater The Saudi Arabia project is still a pilot and not yet at commercially viable levels, Ma'aden's CEO said.
May 21, 2024 Portuguese company eyes two lithium refineries in Iberia by 2030 Lifthium is planning to source the raw materials from different regions around the world, including South America.
May 20, 2024 Lithium miners shake up trading to tackle wild price swings Lithium prices are coming out of a boom-to-bust period that left in its wake an array of stalled projects, scrapped deals and production cuts.
May 20, 2024 Dubai mining firm plans to start Argentina lithium production next year UMPC plans to begin producing battery-grade lithium next year, aiming to deliver 5,000 metric tons in 2027 and double that in 2028.
May 20, 2024 Energy mogul makes 100-year bet on Argentina’s mineral wealth Jose Luis Manzano has been snapping up mines and lithium-rich acreage in northern Argentina as well as tapping neighboring Brazil’s lithium valley.
May 20, 2024 South Korea said to build lithium reserves to aid battery sector Its trade ministry unveiled a plan in March to invest 241.7 billion won over the next three years to build warehouses for storage of critical minerals.
May 19, 2024 Deep-sea mining dust clouds travel long distances – research A portion of the stirred-up bottom material caused by deep-sea mining remains visible in the water at long distances.
May 17, 2024 Video: Ray of light for junior miners as metals prices and financing pick up The junior mining space is so beaten up that there are a raft of opportunities for investors looking for exposure to the energy transition.
May 17, 2024 Mali signs agreement with Ganfeng to operate Goulamina lithium mine Ganfeng Lithium will set up a spodumene plant which will start production by the end of the year.
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