May 15, 2023

Ivanhoe Electric sets up JV with Saudi Arabia’s Ma’aden

The 50/50 joint venture will explore for metals considered key for the world’s energy transition in the Middle eastern country.

May 14, 2023

Lithium industry leads employment growth in Argentina’s mining sector

Employment in Argentina’s lithium mining sector grew by 68% year-over-year.

May 12, 2023

Lithium Americas’ breakup is really about China, executive says

The company announced a plan in November to separate its Argentine and North American units into two separate entities.

May 11, 2023

Quebec energy shortfall hurts EV supply chain, says lithium CEO

“Only a few years ago, you wanted to build a mine, there wasn’t a question of whether you would get the power or not," Sayona's CEO says.

May 11, 2023

Brazil seeks investor-friendly approach to lithium in bid to tap EV boom

The main focus for now is attracting investors to produce and export lithium concentrate from Brazil’s hard rock deposits.

May 11, 2023

Albemarle aims to expand Chile lithium mine in 2028 with new technology

Albemarle currently extracts the metal using mass evaporation ponds from brine taken from underground reservoirs.

May 11, 2023

American Lithium unit gets green light to explore new area in Peru

The new exploration will allow the firm to expand its existing resources in the southern Puno region.

May 11, 2023

Head of new lithium giant building supply chain for Americas

“America-centric is a big differentiator for us with customers, with investors,” said Livent CEO Paul Graves.

May 11, 2023

Scientists find two different types of water in lithium-rich salt flats

US-based researchers have characterized for the first time two types of surface water in the hyperarid salars that contain much of the world’s lithium deposits.

May 11, 2023

Chile’s mining royalty bill heads for final vote

The long-awaited and several times amended mining royalty bill is back at the lower chamber with a vote expected next week.