October 28, 2024 US Energy Dept finalizes $2.26bn loan for Lithium Americas’ Nevada mine The loan, provisionally approved in March, is a key part of President Joe Biden's efforts to reduce dependence on lithium supplies from China.
October 28, 2024 Galp in no rush to invest in lithium refinery with Northvolt The refinery, which was scheduled to start commercial operations in early 2026, is facing delays due to the complexity of the project.
October 28, 2024 Atlas Lithium soars on Neves permit in Brazil Once operational, annual lithium production at Neves is projected to reach 300,000 tonnes.
October 28, 2024 Koch inks first lithium deal backed by recovery-rate promise Koch agreed to license its DLE process to a joint venture of Standard Lithium Ltd. and Equinor ASA.
October 27, 2024 Australia’s IGO swings to a loss on lithium downturn The bottom line was affected by a 45% drop in IGO's share of net profit from its 49% stake in Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia.
October 27, 2024 Electra Battery secures $5 million financing for cobalt refinery early works Electra is currently looking to build a low-carbon hydrometallurgical cobalt refining complex in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario.
October 25, 2024 Li-FT secures mystery lithium investor Li-FT Power has Canada’s third-largest hard rock lithium resource.
October 25, 2024 Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge gains key permit, but legal and political risks loom “Legal challenges are almost inevitable,” the Australian miner's CEO says.
October 24, 2024 UK critical mineral importers to get financial support in budget Part of a broader effort to bolster British industries and reduce their reliance on China.
October 24, 2024 Biden administration approves ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine Ford and a joint venture between Toyota and Panasonic have agreed to buy lithium from the mine.
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