December 27, 2024

Eramet produces first lithium from Centenario plant in Argentina

Eramet becomes the first European company to produce lithium carbonate at an industrial scale.

December 26, 2024

CHARTS: EV battery metals bill sets new low as lithium, nickel, cobalt price slump continues

The raw materials bill for the average EV is now down to $510 compared to a peak of more than $1,900 at the beginning of last year. 

December 26, 2024

Ganfeng begins production at Goulamina lithium mine in Mali

The project is one of the largest lithium mines in Africa.

December 26, 2024

CATL to seek Hong Kong listing

CATL's board has approved the plan, but the proposal is pending approval from regulators, including the China Securities Regulatory Commission.

December 26, 2024

Lithium market could see modest recovery in 2025

Global lithium demand to increase 26% to 1.46m tonnes in 2025, outpacing supply growth.

December 26, 2024

Trade spats to curb industrial metals demand: BMO

BMO Capital Markets has lowered its demand estimates for next year on the anticipation that higher tariffs and multilateral trade friction could tamp down industrial output.

December 24, 2024

CHARTS: The coming critical minerals trade war is BRICS short of a load

"While a large number of countries around the world continue to talk about securing raw material supply, China is actually doing something about it."

December 24, 2024

Canada invests $70m in Seymour Lake lithium project in Ontario

The lithium mine operated by Australia's Green Technology Metals could become the province's first lithium producer.

December 24, 2024

How the Trump administration can support lithium independence

America has become unacceptably reliant on foreign competitors for critical materials and manufacturing processes.

December 23, 2024

Arcadium shareholders approve $6.7bn sale to Rio Tinto

Shares of Arcadium Lithium rose about 7% in extended trading after the company said that about 98% of its shareholders had voted in favor of the sale.