Oversupply of lithium hydroxide to start easing next year, but spodumene miners won't catch a break soon, says Australia's chief economist.

The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.

A joint action plan being drafted by senior officials in the two countries will be presented to the political party that forms the next government after the Oct. 21 election.

The Caucharí-Olaroz lithium project is now expected to produce 40,000 tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate annually for 40 years.

Company will use the funds to expand its ongoing drilling work in the ancient mining region of Cornwall, south-west England.

Washington has expanded an initiative to promote mining of lithium, cobalt and other minerals in resource-rich countries.

Worldwide, in the first half of this year, Tesla deployed more battery power than its next three biggest rivals combined.