September 9, 2025 CATL’s Yichun lithium mine expected to resume production soon CATL suspended operations at the Jianxiawo lithium mine after a licence expired on August 9.
September 8, 2025 Codelco, SQM near final deal on joint lithium mining Deal will see SQM transfer a majority stake in its Atacama mines to Codelco for extended production rights until 2060.
September 7, 2025 Europe’s fledgling lithium dreams face pivotal test in Portugal The European Union designated Barroso a strategic project earlier this year.
September 5, 2025 Savannah disputes claims Portugal hid Barroso mine data Two public bodies named in a UN report clarified their stance, stating all mine licensing steps adhered to Portuguese law.
September 4, 2025 Smackover Lithium’s DFS reports ‘robust economics’ for Arkansas project The JV is developing a greenfield lithium extraction and chemicals production facility in the Smackover Formation.
September 4, 2025 Leading Chile candidate to scrutinize Codelco as debt mounts Engaging in more partnerships with private groups offers a way to ease its financial burden, said an economic adviser to right-wing candidate José Antonio Kast.
September 4, 2025 Kodal secures export permit for Mali lithium mine Permit allows Kodal to export up to 125,000 tonnes of concentrate from its Bougouni lithium mine in southern Mali.
September 3, 2025 UN committee says Portugal kept information on lithium mine from public scrutiny Savannah Resources' proposed mine in the northern Barroso region has been a World Heritage site for agriculture since 2018.
September 2, 2025 Quebec government ends funding for Northvolt battery project Quebec has already lost C$270 million ($196 million) on its investment in Northvolt.
September 2, 2025 Codelco warns Chile’s copper output may stall at 5.5Mtpa Codelco is advancing upgrades and ventures, confirming lithium ties with SQM and signing a BHP exploration deal this week.
Ioneer eyes bid for Rio Tinto’s US boron unit Boron, an element mineral with few producers, was added to the US list of critical minerals last month. December 12, 2025 | 02:49 pm
