April 25, 2024 On lithium’s frontier, miners are betting on a greener second act Despite bullish long term forecasts, the metal has been languishing near two-year lows as demand fails to keep pace.
April 25, 2024 Miners struggle to finance projects amid surging battery demand — IEA EVs could reach 17 million in 2024, accounting for more than one in five cars sold worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency.
April 25, 2024 SQM partner Tianqi Lithium requests shareholders vote on Codelco tie-up Tianqi also said not enough financial information has been given to determine the impact on SQM operations from the deal.
April 25, 2024 Saline solution-based method efficiently recovers critical minerals from e-waste A method developed at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory selectively recovers manganese, magnesium, dysprosium, and neodymium from spent electronics.
April 25, 2024 Mining stoppage adds to Eramet’s New Caledonia woes Mining at the SLN unit has now been suspended since mid-April.
April 25, 2024 India seeks overseas help for lithium processing to avoid relying on China India's Ministry of Mines began discussions with Australia and the United States last year, according to Reuters.
April 25, 2024 Congo questions Apple on concerns about use of conflict minerals Apple previously pledged to source “responsibly” and work to improve working conditions among mining communities, including in Congo.
April 24, 2024 American Battery updates assessment of Tonopah Flats lithium project The Tonopah Flats claystone is one of the largest lithium resources in the United States.
April 24, 2024 Battery recycling shatters the myth of electric-vehicle waste Though still in its infancy, EV recycling is already profitable and capable of recovering more than 95% of the key minerals.
April 24, 2024 Codelco defends lithium deal ahead of SQM shareholder meeting Initially, the Chilean state will get an estimated 70% of proceeds from new production, rising to 85% from 2031.
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