June 21, 2023

Volt eyes lithium big-league with breakthrough extraction technology

The innovative approach, rooted in fluid movement expertise, promises to unlock a new frontier in sustainable and localized lithium production.

June 21, 2023

Sayona considers restart of stand-alone lithium carbonate plant as early as 2026

Completing the plant will move Sayona Quebec downstream processing for the North American battery industry.

June 21, 2023

China lithium price rebound to be capped by growing supply, analysts say

Spot lithium carbonate prices in China nearly doubled in the last two months.

June 21, 2023

Albemarle becomes first lithium firm to complete responsible mining audit

Third-party audit shows Albemarle meets 50% to 75% of the criteria in each of four areas, including social and environmental responsibility.

June 20, 2023

Avalon Materials plans lithium processing plant in Ontario

Company acquires industrial site in Thunder Bay, aims to become province’s first vertically integrated lithium producer.

June 20, 2023

Australia cautious on Chinese investment in vital lithium sector

Chinese firms have already invested in lithium hydroxide refineries in Western Australia.

June 20, 2023

Australia taps global partners in landmark critical minerals strategy

The government will set up a new international program to attract investment linked to markets in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Korea, India and the European Union.

June 19, 2023

Lithium One Metals and Norris Lithium to merge

Deal combines two parallel lithium exploration portfolios focused on the active and high-profile James Bay lithium belt in Quebec.

June 19, 2023

CATL seals $1.4 billion deal to develop Bolivia lithium

Lithium resources in Bolivia's iconic salt flats are estimated at 21 million metric tons, according to the USGS.

June 19, 2023

Namibia seeks to tap resource potential after lithium ore ban

The southern African nation last week banned exports of unprocessed lithium and other critical minerals.