April 21, 2023

Summit Nanotech ready to scale up direct lithium extraction technology

Canada’s Summit Nanotech is opening a facility in Chile with the goal to scale up its denaLi direct lithium extraction technology.

April 21, 2023

Chile to take control of its lithium industry

The policy sets up a public-private model in which the state will partner with miners through a dedicated national lithium company.

April 20, 2023

Codelco in early talks with prospective partners for northern Chile lithium venture

As it wraps up an exploration program this year at the Maricunga salt flat, Codelco has been contacted by several companies, chairman Maximo Pacheco said.

April 20, 2023

Visualizing global EV production in 2022, by brand

This graphic explores the latest EV production data for 2022, showing BYD taking a massive step forward to surpass Tesla.

April 20, 2023

Lithium exploration in Canada – in charts

According to Mining Intelligence data, there are 409 active lithium projects in Canada.

April 20, 2023

Mining lithium in abandoned oil fields for tomorrow’s EVs

Several upstart miners have bought land rights to nearby abandoned oil fields in Canada and begun developing extraction technology of their own.

April 20, 2023

CATL first quarter revenue surges as battery giant cements lead

Company reported an 83% jump in revenue that well outdid market expectations.

April 20, 2023

Tesla to feel commodity cost pain until second half of 2023

A recent pullback in commodity prices will aid Tesla Inc's bruised margins only in the second half of the year.

April 20, 2023

Sigma prepares first Brazil lithium shipment for LG Energy Solution

Sigma started production at the Grota do Cirilo lithium mine in the state of Minas Gerais earlier this week.

April 20, 2023

Essential Metals rejects Tianqi Lithium-IGO takeover bid

The cash offer by the JV owned by Tianqi Lithium and IGO required approval from at least 75% of Essential shareholders.