September 9, 2024

SQM taps into Namibia lithium riches through Andrada deal

The Chilean lithium stroke a three-stage earn-in deal with South Africa's Andrada Mining to jointly develop the Lithium Ridge asset.

September 9, 2024

Australia should address miners’ concerns, industry group says

There are growing tensions between Prime Minister Albanese’s center-left government and the mining sector on various policies.

September 9, 2024

China sets up Beijing-backed lithium group to tap salt lakes

Minmetals Corp. will take control of a province-backed lithium company in a bid to speed development of a “world-class” industry extracting the battery material.

September 9, 2024

Syrah Resources’ losses deepen as China glut hits graphite demand

Syrah said it had not sold any graphite to China in the first half of the year amid "intense competition".

September 6, 2024

China lodges WTO complaint over Canada’s EV and metal tariffs

Canada announced last week it would impose 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs effective October 1.

September 5, 2024

Chile’s Corfo to issue tender for projects that make lithium products

The chosen companies will have access to lithium at a preferential price produced by Albemarle.

September 5, 2024

Chinese lithium producers embrace hedging to manage volatility

Several companies have unveiled their hedging exposure via lithium carbonate futures during the recent earnings season.

September 5, 2024

Arcadium Lithium suspends Mt. Cattlin in Australia

Mt. Cattlin’s operations would be suspended in next year’s first half after ending its stage three work.

September 5, 2024

Indonesia sees nickel price holding near current levels on new plants

An additional 928,000 tons a year of capacity is set to come online within the next three years.

September 5, 2024

Piedmont Lithium pulls US government loan application as prices slump

The move is fueling questions about where the company hopes to secure financing for its flagship North Carolina project.