March 28, 2024

Chile wants to double its lithium output to avert risk of substitution in batteries

More threatening than oversupply in the coming years is the risk of a renewed shortage, which would send prices soaring.

March 28, 2024

Australian lithium producer to sell online in transparency push

Mineral Resources will use a digital trading platform to sell parcels of spodumene concentrate.

March 28, 2024

India to send teams to Chile seeking lithium and copper assets

India will send two delegations next month to Chile to scout for lithium and copper resources.

March 28, 2024

Mitsui invests in Atlas Lithium with offtake deal from Brazil mine

The deal by the Japanese trading house follows a similar one unveiled by rival Mitsubishi Corp.

March 27, 2024

Chile needs to finalize more lithium plan details to spur investment, miners say

Industry players said they are seeking information on how contracts will be awarded by officials in the country that is the world's second-biggest lithium producer.

March 27, 2024

Rivers near Congo copper and cobalt mines are toxic – report

Local residents reported a lack of clean drinking water.

March 27, 2024

Scientists get better understanding of how rare earth metal in lightbulbs forms

Cerium is a rare earth metal that is used in some types of lightbulbs and flat-screen TVs.

March 27, 2024

Chile opens 26 lithium salt flats to private companies

Tender process for the lithium-rich flats, excluding Atacama and Maricunga, will start in April and is expected to conclude in July.

March 26, 2024

Tsingshan unit plans Indonesian battery plant as trade frictions mount

The plant will be housed alongside Tsingshan’s existing operations in Weda Bay and could begin operating as soon as next year.

March 26, 2024

Li-Cycle to cut 17% of staff amid battery recycling growing pains

The company has struggled with construction cost overruns at its Rochester, New York, battery processing facility.