June 1, 2023 Global production of critical metals unlikely to meet EU demand Researchers say metal shortage could put the brakes on the EU’s electrification goals.
May 31, 2023 Argentina says Chinese miner latest to bet big on lithium riches Tibet Summit Resources plans to develop a pair of lithium projects in northwest Argentina.
May 31, 2023 Zimbabwe presses miners to produce battery-grade lithium locally The southern African country said it could impose a tax on exports of lithium concentrate in future.
May 31, 2023 Portugal gives environmental green light for Savannah’s lithium mine The company received preliminary approval for the EIA for its Barroso open-pit mine.
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.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
