April 7, 2025

Chile has 28% more lithium than previous estimates, studies find

A new analysis shows that the La Isla salt flat holds 2.13 million metric tons of lithium, up 150% from a prior estimate.

April 7, 2025

As Chile revs up lithium plans, Indigenous people demand more control

Indigenous communities are in talks with Codelco and SQM to gain more influence over plans to increase lithium extraction.

April 4, 2025

Indian delegation to visit Chile seeking stake in SQM’s lithium projects

Several companies are in talks with SQM for stakes of 20% in its Mount Holland and Andover projects in Australia.

April 4, 2025

Battery metals market faces perfect storm — analysts

US tariffs, falling prices, and shifting demand are dragging down the battery raw materials market, Fastmarkets says.

April 4, 2025

Kodal Minerals nears commercial production at Mali lithium mine

Path to full-scale production has been slowed by delays in transferring the mining licence to a JV with Mali's government.

April 3, 2025

Trump’s tariffs shake markets, threaten metals trade

The tariffs include a universal 10% levy on imports and targeted measures on 60 countries, marking a major shift in trade policy.

April 3, 2025

Galan Lithium rejects $150M bid for Argentine projects

The Australian lithium explorer dismissed the bid as "opportunistic" and "undervalued," claiming it doesn't reflect its assets' potential.

April 2, 2025

Zinnwald Lithium surges on German government support

The German state of Saxony says the lithium project is a high-priority initiative to end Europe’s dependence on foreign raw materials.

April 2, 2025

Trump’s executive orders a boost for US metals market — GreenMet CEO

Drew Horn talks about aligning private investments with federal policies and points at key gaps in the US supply chain.

April 1, 2025

Lithium Americas reaches final investment decision for Thacker Pass mine

Once open, Thacker Pass is expected to produce 40,000 metric tons of battery-quality lithium carbonate per year.