March 25, 2024 SQM spars with China partner over Codelco deal Tianqi acquired a near-quarter share of SQM in 2018 for $4.1 billion amid concerns the deal could give Tianqi a near monopoly over the global lithium market.
March 25, 2024 Northvolt starts battery plant work in win for Europe’s industry The project will receive just over €900 million in handouts and guarantees from Germany, which helped prevent the project being lured to the US.
March 25, 2024 Patriot Battery Metals makes new discovery at Corvette lithium project in Quebec The lithium developer announced a new spodumene-pegmatite occurrence.
March 25, 2024 Ivanhoe Electric earns into 60% of nickel-copper project in Côte d’Ivoire A new PEA gave the project a post-tax net present value of $257 million and an internal rate of return of 22.3%.
March 25, 2024 America’s lithium laws fail to keep pace with rapid development Washington's drive to make the United States a major global lithium producer is being held back by a confusing mix of state regulations.
March 24, 2024 Pilbara Minerals, Ganfeng agree to study for lithium chemical plant The feasibility study for the plant is expected to be completed in the March quarter of 2025.
March 23, 2024 Fortescue eyes developing its copper assets, not looking at Cobre Panama "When we feel the time is right, we'll pull the trigger," Andrew Forrest said during a visit to Beijing.
March 22, 2024 Lifezone shares rise on $50 million funding, licence for Tanzania refinery The investment is led by Harry Lundin and Rick Rule.
March 22, 2024 Almost $500 million granted by US government to clean energy projects on mine land The projects range from solar, microgrids, and pumped storage hydropower to geothermal and battery energy storage systems.
March 22, 2024 Nickel: contrarian opportunity or portfolio suicide? Surging output from Indonesia’s nickel laterite mines has flooded the market with new supply.
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