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.

August 31, 2025

Ukraine launches tender for major lithium deposit

The Dobra tender is the first step in a minerals co-operation agreement signed in late April between Kyiv and Washington.

August 28, 2025

Untapped lithium riches are in crosshairs of Bolivian candidate

If he wins an Oct. 19 runoff, Jorge Quiroga plans to ensure competitive bidding processes and loosen state control.

August 28, 2025

Codelco-SQM lithium deal to close before Boric’s 2026 exit, minister says

Some presidential contenders have said they would review the deal or scrap it altogether.

August 28, 2025

American Lithium wins legal battle over Peruvian uranium concessions

The decision ends what it considers to be an "unnecessary legal process" initiated seven years ago by Peru's mining ministry.

August 28, 2025

Chinese lithium prices near three-week low on easing supply concerns

A lithium mine owned by Yongxing Special Materials secured renewal of a safe production licence that was set to expire next week.