March 15, 2024

Economy chief says Chile’s lithium products likely to get US subsidies

If extended to value-added Chilean lithium, the subsidies will make it more attractive for US companies to invest in the country, said Economy Minister Nicolas Grau.

March 15, 2024

Liontown Resources sees HY loss widen as costs build

Net loss after tax widened to A$31 million in the six-month period ended Dec. 31, from A$6.9 million a year earlier.

March 14, 2024

Argentine court in key lithium region halts new permits over environmental concerns

The ruling involves the Los Patos River-Salar del Hombre Muerto area, where global lithium giant Arcadium Lithium has a project.

March 14, 2024

China to invest in Canadian mining despite crackdown, envoy says

Ambassador Cong Peiwu said the Canadian government is “wrong” to prevent Chinese investors from buying majority stakes in domestic mining companies, like it did in 2022.

March 14, 2024

Pilbara Minerals seals another Chinese offtake deal

Pilbara will deliver 20,000 tonnes of the mineral to Sichuan Yahua from its Pilgangoora operation this year and 100,000 tonnes annually in 2025 and 2026.

March 14, 2024

Lithium Americas gets record $2.3 billion loan for Thacker Pass

The mine, which will supply General Motors, is a key part of US President Biden's efforts to reduce dependence on Chinese lithium.

March 13, 2024

Albemarle to auction lithium as part of push for price transparency

The first auction is planned for March 26.

March 13, 2024

Core Lithium CEO quits on share, battery metal prices rout

The company reported an $111 million loss for 2023 as its share price has crumbled in the past year.

March 13, 2024

The big lithium short gets ‘dangerous’ on lower supply outlook

UBS and Goldman Sachs have trimmed their 2024 supply estimates by 33% and 26%, respectively.

March 12, 2024

Liontown Resources enters $363m debt facility for lithium project ramp-up

Funds will be used for the expansion of its flagship Kathleen Valley lithium project.