A new Singapore-based commodities exchange plans to launch trading in the next few months.

The project, including two mines and spodumene concentrators in the province’s northwest, has an after-tax net present value of C$1.2 billion.

The company has secured control of over 25% of the mineral rights for the private lands within its flagship project in Elko County.

The project in Tanzania is believed to be one of the world's largest and highest grade undeveloped nickel sulphide deposits.

Utility firm said it had disconnected large-scale batteries made by thr Chinese company over security concerns.

US subsidies will support the growth of the top 3 lithium producer if the Livent and Allkem merger creating the new company goes ahead.

Lithium prices overshot last year driven by China but this year fresh supply, including from Africa, has led to a collapse in prices.

Tianqi Lithium and Ganfeng Lithium closed up 6.5% and 7%, respectively, in Hong Kong on Wednesday.