May 30, 2023

Lepidico gets arbitration notice from Chinese chemicals maker

The notice relates to an offtake agreement between its Namibia-based unit and Jiangxi Jinhui Lithium.

May 30, 2023

North Carolina seeks more info for Piedmont Lithium mine permit review

State officials gave the company 180 days to provide additional details on 10 areas.

May 30, 2023

Chile wants to start lithium negotiations with Albemarle soon

Chile's government launched a plan in April to gain a majority stake in new lithium projects considered strategic, as well as in the current operations in the Atacama.

May 30, 2023

Maricunga salt flats exploration ‘extraordinarily successful’, says Codelco

The company said the country's northern Maricunga salt flats also have the second highest lithium concentration in the world.

May 30, 2023

Cochilco sees lithium shortage, price increases from 2031

A presentation by the state-run entity showed global demand at 3.8 million tonnes by 2035.

May 29, 2023

GM secures financial support for an EV battery plant in Quebec

Becancour, a small town of around 14,000 people, is set to become Quebec’s hub for electric-vehicle battery component production over the next few years.

May 29, 2023

Sayona pumps extra $130 million into NAL, Moblan lithium projects in Quebec

Funds will be used to bolster Sayona Quebec’s development of a northern lithium hub.

May 29, 2023

Leo Lithium signs deal with Ganfeng Lithium to raise $72 million

Companies wil cooperate for the ramp-up of the Goulamina project in Mali.

May 29, 2023

Lithium Ionic says Brazil drill results to boost mineral resource due next month

Lithium Ionic has completed 28,400 metres of drilling across the 8.7 sqkm of Bandeira and Galvani.

May 29, 2023

Australia sees ‘enormous market’ for its battery metals in US

President Joe Biden’s signature climate policy is helping drive a golden age of mineral exploration in Australia, said the Australian Trade Minister.