May 18, 2025 Manitoba fires threaten Sinomine’s Tanco lithium-cesium mine Tanco is about 180 km northeast of Winnipeg and sits right beside a large zone where fires are burning out of control.
May 15, 2025 Li-Cycle files for bankruptcy protection in Canada Li-Cycle has entered into a $10.5 million debtor-in-possession financing and a stalking horse credit bid for at least $40 million with Glencore.
May 15, 2025 Permit delays stall Kodal’s lithium exports in Mali Over 20,000 tonnes of lithium concentrate from the Bougouni mine in Mali are ready for delivery, but export is stalled due to permit issues.
May 14, 2025 EU must set aside over 10 billion euros for key minerals, says agency head The bloc has set 2030 targets for 34 minerals such as lithium and copper.
May 14, 2025 Codelco to name Maricunga lithium partner by June’s end Chosen company will join Codelco to develop a project located in Chile’s second largest salt flat by lithium reserves.
May 14, 2025 Partners in progress: How indigenous communities are shaping the future of mining Across continents, Indigenous communities are redefining their roles in mining—not just as stakeholders, but as shareholders, developers, and leaders.
May 14, 2025 Lake Resources boosts Kachi lithium resource amid sale talks Kachi lithium resource increase comes as sale talks heat up amid shifting market dynamics and rising M&A activity in Argentina.
May 13, 2025 Rio Tinto bets big on Lithium Triangle’s brine riches CEO Jakob Stausholm says brines in Argentina, Chile and Bolivia offer the best chance for the world to access low-cost, high-quality lithium.
May 13, 2025 Patriot reveals North America’s largest shovel-ready lithium resource in Quebec The Shaakichiuwaanaan project now holds 108M tonnes at 1.4% lithium oxide, equating to 3.8M tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent.
May 12, 2025 Pension fund exits Australia’s MinRes, citing governance concerns The mining services provider has been grappling with governance issues, primarily involving billionaire founder Chris Ellison.
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