April 26, 2023

Chinese lithium price finally ticks up after five-month slide

Chinese lithium carbonate ticked up 1.2% Wednesday, the first gain this year.

April 26, 2023

Lithium developer joins race to produce green fuel in Chile’s arid desert

Chile’s government is encouraging green hydrogen investment to harness the nation’s abundant solar and wind resources.

April 25, 2023

Mineral Resources flags further interest in Essential Metals

The company expects spodumene FOB cost to be between A$1,200 and A$1,250 per tonne for fiscal 2023.

April 25, 2023

Finland’s Fortum begins battery material recovery from EV ‘black mass’

Black mass is the shredded material that comes from used batteries, which can include lithium, cobalt, and nickel.

April 24, 2023

Japan to subsidize half the costs of lithium, critical minerals projects – report

The initiative seeks to secure domestic supply of materials used in manufacturing electric car engines and batteries.

April 24, 2023

Germany draws up €2 billion state fund to secure key commodities

The new financing vehicle could start next year if the ruling coalition agrees on the funding.

April 24, 2023

Chile’s new lithium plan to scare off investors, Friedland says

“Money is a coward — it runs away at the first sign of trouble,” the chairman of Ivanhoe Mines said.

April 24, 2023

Nickel Asia to open two more Philippine mines, eyes power unit IPO

Top Philippine miner also to assess viability of another HPAL plant.

April 24, 2023

Chile’s lithium move a further push for automakers to diversify supply chain

Major carmakers have already been looking for new lithium supplies in the United States, Europe and Africa.

April 24, 2023

Argentina’s lithium pipeline promises ‘white gold’ boom as Chile tightens control

Neighboring Chile last week unveiled plans for a state-led public-private model.