November 19, 2025

IGO sees no path forward for WA lithium refinery

IGO has no hope of a recovery for the embattled Kwinana lithium refinery, a joint venture with Tianqi Lithium, despite green shoots in the lithium market.

November 19, 2025

Lithium price rebound lifts SQM profits and demand outlook

Lithium demand could rise 25% this year versus 2024, the Chilean producer said on Wednesday.

November 18, 2025

Column: China deal buys US time to build critical minerals supply chain

The Trump administration has sought to diversify the critical minerals supply chain with a multi-pronged strategy.

November 17, 2025

Lithium price surges in China after Ganfeng chairman predicts 2026 demand boom

The most-traded lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange rose 9%.

November 16, 2025

Syrah Resources, Tesla to further extend graphite supply deal deadline

Syrah's 2021 contract with Tesla aimed to supply 8,000 metric tons of graphite anode materials over a four-year period.

November 14, 2025

Zimbabwe’s spodumene exports jump 27% despite weak lithium prices

Africa's top lithium producer exported 1 million metric tons of spodumene concentrate between January and September.

November 14, 2025

Canada formally announces Major Projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed the second batch of projects to the country’s Major Projects Office.

November 13, 2025

Chinese battery material makers push for higher prices as cobalt rally hits supply chain

Makers of nickel-manganese-cobalt (NCM) precursors have sought higher offers for long-term contracts in recent week.

November 13, 2025

Ascend Elements lands multi‑year lithium carbonate offtake with Trafigura

The partnership pairs Ascend Elements’ hydro‑to‑cathode technology with Trafigura’s global marketing and logistics platform.

November 13, 2025

Congo produces first 1,000t of traceable artisanal cobalt

Congo holds about 72% of global cobalt reserves and accounts for over 74% of supply.