August 10, 2023 Lithium mine auctions in China’s Sichuan draw thousands of high bids Two lithium mine auctions in Sichuan province have received nearly 7,000 bids.
August 10, 2023 EV revolution puts US Indigenous communities at risk – study New research shows that lithium and cobalt deposits in the US are located in or near tribal lands, including sacred and culturally important sites.
August 9, 2023 Ford shuts down in Brazil, and China’s top EV maker comes to the rescue The resurrection of the former Ford plant represents the grand industrial ambitions of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
August 9, 2023 Mining is growing rapidly – so are investor-state disputes New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.
August 9, 2023 Investor that took on Exxon targets deals in critical minerals Investment fund Engine No. 1, known for its battle with Exxon and recently taking a surprise stake in Vale’s base metals business, is eying more deals in critical minerals.
August 9, 2023 Cornish Lithium secures initial $67m to keep UK project alive The much-needed funding will allow Cornish Lithium will allow it to progress its Trelavour project to a construction-ready status.
August 8, 2023 Piedmont Lithium’s plans to supply Tesla face skeptical North Carolina officials Company officials updated the Gaston County Board of Commissioners on plans for water treatment, blasting and other issues at a public information meeting.
August 8, 2023 Bolivia eyes lithium mining investment from Brazil’s Petrobras Petrobras has signaled interest in Bolivia's lithium-rich salt flats with an eye toward industrial-scale projects.
August 8, 2023 Lithium deals cast doubt on Australia’s onshore refining dream Australia’s government has ambitions to help break China’s stranglehold on the battery supply chain.
August 8, 2023 Lithium Chile reports NPV of $1.1 billion for Arizaro project in Argentina The Arizaro project is currently undergoing the second phase of its development, with the goal of establishing a measured resource.
Vale, Caterpillar and Sotreq sign deal to expand fleet of autonomous trucks in Pará, Brazil New agreement expands fleet to approximately 90 autonomous trucks in the region by 2028. December 16, 2025 | 01:52 pm
