April 28, 2023

Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron resource in Nevada soars by 168%

The company said it estimates the Rhyolite site now holds enough lithium carbonate to power more than 50 million electric vehicles.

April 28, 2023

GRAPHIC: Lithium prices bounce after big plunge, but surpluses loom

A global market deficit is expected for 2023 as a whole, but surpluses are likely from next year, rising to 145,693 tonnes by 2027.

April 28, 2023

Pensana taps major UK investor to fund rare earths project in Angola

The refinery would be one of only a handful of its kind outside China if it starts as planned in 2026.  

April 28, 2023

Chile’s lithium plans not really ‘nationalization’ say experts

State-led production of the battery metal is seen by some analysts as a positive change, but likely years away.

April 28, 2023

Stellantis, Australia’s Alliance Nickel ink deal for battery elements supply

Automaker has signed an agreement with the miner for the supply of battery grade nickel and cobalt sulphate from the NiWest project.

April 28, 2023

US-EU critical minerals deal would give EU broader trade relief

An accord would essentially allow EU companies to take advantage of some of the benefits in the IRA.

April 28, 2023

One of the world’s lithium leaders looks like a shakier source

While it was well-telegraphed, Chile’s new model for lithium still surprised many investors.

April 28, 2023

Trudeau suggests China uses slave labor in lithium production

"If we're honest ... the lithium produced in Canada is going to be more expensive, because we don't use slave labour," he said as as he discussed Canada's efforts to…

April 28, 2023

Researchers push for using microbes to recover minerals, store carbon from mine tailings

A new technique uses microbes to recover metals and store carbon from mine tailings.

April 28, 2023

Chile’s state miner seeks $1.5 billion from lithium partner

Enami has the rights to five lithium deposits in the Siete Salares area, with a collective net asset value estimated in $2.5 billion.