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. 

April 27, 2023

Peru wants to seize lithium ‘window of opportunity,’ says minister

The world's second largest copper producer, Peru has a lithium exploration project in the region of Puno, on the border with Bolivia.

April 27, 2023

South32 aims for downstream production of battery chemicals

Miner will consider moving into the production of manganese sulphate in the US.

April 27, 2023

Philippines to woo investors in nickel ore processing

Yulo-Loyzaga signaled that a ban on unprocessed exports is unlikely.

April 27, 2023

Chile’s state lithium push emerges as test for Latam resource nationalism

Across the world, nationalizing oil industries in particular has proved attractive as a means of cashing in on valuable raw materials and boosting development.

April 26, 2023

Syrah estimates $539 million in costs for Louisiana plant expansion

The development follows the completion of a definitive feasibility study of Vidalia Further Expansion project.

April 26, 2023

Vulcan secures German lithium plant finance from chemicals maker Nobian

Nobian will contribute 161 million euros in cash as equity to fund capital expenses.

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.