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.

May 16, 2024

Chile to seek bidders for preferential pricing on lithium by July

The Andean nation is the world's second-largest lithium producer.

May 16, 2024

US, Canada team up to fund critical minerals junior Lomiko

Both governments step up efforts to reduce their reliance on Chinese supplies of energy transition minerals.

May 15, 2024

Chile gives Albemarle option to boost lithium quota

To access the higher quota, Albemarle would need to prove the use of sustainable technology such as DLE, among other things.

May 15, 2024

Australia’s top pension boosts critical minerals to $8 billion

In January, AustralianSuper said it would double its lithium exposure in the next five years.