April 16, 2024

Codelco CEO vows to pursue community buy-in over lithium expansion

Chile’s state-run miner has made progress in negotiating with local communities over lithium mining and will keep working to win their support, Chief Executive Ruben Alvarado said.

April 16, 2024

Avalon begins PEA for Thunder Bay lithium conversion facility

Avalon and its joint venture partner SCR-Sibelco NV is developing its Separation Rapids lithium deposit near Kenora, Ontario.

April 16, 2024

Researchers point to pyrite as possible source of lithium

A West Virginia University research team found plenty of lithium in pyrite minerals in shale.

April 15, 2024

Codelco aims to land partner for Maricunga lithium by next year

Codelco, Chile's top copper producer, is entering the lithium business under the mandate President Gabriel Boric's government announced last year to boost the state's role.

April 15, 2024

Chile indigenous communities suspend dialogue with SQM, Codelco over lithium

Codelco and SQM agreed to start talks with a council of representatives from 18 indigenous communities in December in efforts to reach an agreement to form a new state-controlled public-private partnership.

April 15, 2024

Chile probes for lithium exploration interest, aims for five projects

Economy minister Nicolas Grau said the country is hoping to develop between 3 and 5 new lithium projects.

April 15, 2024

Global mining investment too low to support energy transition, Rio Tinto chairman says

The amount of metals required for each kilowatt of generation capacity has risen by 50% since 2010, according to the IEA.

April 15, 2024

Tesla supplier Piedmont Lithium gets key North Carolina mining permit

The proposed mine could produce 30,000 metric tons of lithium hydroxide per year.

April 15, 2024

Codelco can do more if given a better partner for the Atacama salt flat

Codelco, Chile's top copper producer, has entered the lithium business mandated by the country's national lithium strategy, unveiled in 2023.

April 14, 2024

Illegal workers arrested at Posco Argentina operation

The illegal workers had entered Argentina under tourist visas and started working for the mining company at the Güemes Industrial Park.