March 21, 2024 SQM updates shareholders over delayed Codelco lithium deal Miner plans to transfer to state-run copper producer Codelco its mining concessions and other rights in Chile's Maricunga salt flat.
March 21, 2024 Metso’s sustainable lithium hydroxide process joins list of Planet Positive technologies Metso’s hydrometallurgical alkaline leach process is a simple and safe way to refine spodumene concentrate to battery-grade end product.
March 20, 2024 SQM, Codelco agree to extend deadline on tie-up terms to the end of May Deadline to set terms on a partnership extended from the end of this month.
March 20, 2024 CleanTech Lithium’s pilot plant in Chile starts operations The first production of eluate was completed in the past week, and it will be shipped to North America.
March 19, 2024 Sigma Lithium receives letter of arbitration from LG Energy Solution LG Energy alleges that Sigma is in breach of certain provisions in connection to a lithium supply agreement entered in 2021.
March 19, 2024 Rio Tinto to invest $350 million in Argentina lithium project Rio is working to begin production by the end of the year at Rincon.
March 19, 2024 SQM venture arm invests in UK-based water tech company The investment, according to SQM, goes hand-in-hand with its ongoing drive to improve efficiency and reduce its environmental impact as part of its sustainability goals.
March 19, 2024 Column: Albemarle looks to shed more light on lithium pricing The lithium supply chain is maturing but the metal's pricing seems trapped at the early development stage.
March 18, 2024 Avalon enters $11 million funding agreement for lithium processing facility The first drawdown will be for C$2.75 million, and is expected to close within the next two weeks.
March 17, 2024 Australia’s MinRes to develop lithium processing hub in Goldfields region The decision follows its acquisition of the Lake Johnston nickel concentrator plant and tenure from Poseidon Nickel.
Column: Maritime logistics at the sharp end of the critical minerals race China has imposed export controls on seven rare earth elements and related products, a move that caused disruptions across valuable industries. December 12, 2025 | 03:54 pm
