December 27, 2021

Top lithium stories of 2021 and what to expect in 2022

Limited supply not only helped prices, but pushed companies to try meet demand, which made lithium take centre stage in our coverage.

December 24, 2021

Lithium production growth to accelerate, but supply risks abound — report

A host of new players are developing new extraction techniques, which could upend primary supply of lithium, says Fitch.

December 23, 2021

Rio Tinto calls for public dialogue on Jadar lithium project in Serbia after protests

Rio will engage in a public dialogue about the project, which has stirred protests by environmental groups.

December 22, 2021

Albemarle joins newly formed lithium industry body

The world's largest producer of lithium for electric vehicles is the latest to join ILiA after mining giants including Rio Tinto and BASF.

December 22, 2021

Huayou buys lithium mine in Zimbabwe for $422 million

Zimbabwe is desperate to attract investors into its mining sector, which it says will drive the recovery of its stricken economy.

December 22, 2021

US faces tough choices in 2022 on mines for electric vehicle metals

Biden in August issued an executive order aimed at making half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 electric.

December 21, 2021

Lithium miner’s woes may exacerbate strain in EV supply chain

Pilbara Minerals has slashed its forecast for shipments, further exacerbating tight supply for the key ingredient in EV batteries.

December 21, 2021

Rio Tinto buys Argentina lithium project for $825m

The Rincon lithium brine project is located in the heart of the "lithium triangle" in the northern Salta Province.

December 20, 2021

Rock Tech Lithium to raise $40 million for German, Ontario projects

About $31.5 million will be used to advance the company’s lithium hydroxide converter and refinery in Germany.

December 20, 2021

Electric car crystal ball gazing in China as the new year dawns

Next year is shaping up to be a banner one, particularly in China’s electric-vehicle segment.