October 16, 2023

Giant lithium deal collapses after Australian billionaire Rinehart steps in

Albemarle has walked away from its $4.2 billion takeover of Liontown Resources after Australia’s richest woman built up a blocking minority.

October 16, 2023

Tsingshan plans $233 million lithium-related investment in Chile

Company to set up a plant to produce lithium iron phosphate, Chilean President Gabriel Boric said.

October 13, 2023

Research identifies ways to reduce the amount of lithium in batteries

Researchers at Monash University have developed a lithium-sulphur design that reduces the amount of lithium required for charging.

October 13, 2023

Supreme Court of Canada rules federal environmental impact law is unconstitutional

Impact Assessment Act enables Ottawa to regulate energy, mining and other project proposals based on effects that fall into federal jurisdiction – such as on Indigenous peoples, birds, fish, and…

October 12, 2023

BYD looks to buy lithium assets in Brazil in EV raw material push

Latin America has emerged as a hot spot for carmakers seeking to tap metals used in electric vehicles.

October 12, 2023

Raising capital now biggest risk to mining companies after ESG

The massive capital outlays required by the green energy transition have become a top mining boardroom agenda item, says new survey.

October 12, 2023

Lithium heavyweight Chile woos Japan to develop local industry

Chile says Japanese battery and metals companies are among Asian investors interested in acquiring long-term preferential access to lithium.

October 11, 2023

Liontown extends due diligence for $4.2bn Albemarle buyout

Gina Rineheart has been increasing her stake in Liontown Resources in attempt to block the move.

October 11, 2023

Codelco said to near buyout of Australia’s Lithium Power

Codelco is nearing a deal to acquire Lithium Power International.

October 11, 2023

Eramet rues timid European banks, sees lithium plant costing $1.5 billion

Eramet aims to start producing lithium in Argentina in the second quarter of next year.