November 28, 2023

Stantec to design C$1 billion Li-ion battery plant in British Columbia

The facility will become the largest factory in Canada for high performance Li-ion battery cells.

November 28, 2023

Chile mining body says new lithium projects needed beyond SQM, Albemarle

The head of one of Chile's top mining associations on Tuesday urged the government to speed up efforts to expand the lithium industry.

November 28, 2023

American Lithium says Peru project could be fast-tracked

The miner hiked its estimates for the Falchani project by 476% from 2019, saying it could hold 5.53 million metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent.

November 27, 2023

Battery prices are falling again as raw material costs drop

Prices of key battery metals — especially lithium — have fallen dramatically since January.

November 27, 2023

IGO backs new CEO Vella after Rio Tinto dismissal

IGO's board is siding with its CEO-elect Ivan Vella after concluding no information was compromised as a result of his actions.

November 24, 2023

Chile to invest $7 million in lithium and salt flats research

Funding for up to ten research projects, including topics such as new brine extraction methods, will be awarded in mid-2024.

November 24, 2023

Sigma Lithium’s former co-CEO fired for trading in blackout period

Public data shows that Calvyn Gardner sold shares for about $13.3 million in January, ahead of Sigma's planned annual report.

November 23, 2023

Global EV mandates would require 388 new mines: Fraser Institute

Demand for battery metals for EVs far exceeds global mining capacity.

November 23, 2023

Glencore to build pilot battery recycling plant outside of Italy

Glencore said in May it was going to develop a recycling hub with Canada's Li-Cycle in Portovesme.

November 23, 2023

Lake Resources expands Kachi lithium resource ahead of definitive study

The Kachi project ranks among the world’s top 10 brine resources.