October 1, 2021 Li-ion battery recycling market to reach $31bn per year by 2040 — report IDTechEx says that, in two decades, over 50% of the world's spent li-ion batteries will be recycled in China.
September 30, 2021 Miners of half of global lithium output set up trade association The five founding members of ILiA are SQM, Ganfeng Lithium, AMG Brazil, Orocobre and Pilbara Minerals.
September 30, 2021 Visualizing the global demand for lithium Global lithium production more than doubled in the last four years.
September 30, 2021 Sayona acquiring another Quebec lithium project Sayona is acquiring Lithium Royalty’s right to purchase the 60% interest in the Moblan project.
September 30, 2021 Albemarle to buy Chinese lithium firm for $200 million With the acquisition of Guangxi Tianyuan, the world’s top lithium producer is expanding its battery metal conversion capacity.
September 29, 2021 Australia’s Core Lithium starts construction at flagship Finniss project Finniss is the first lithium mine in the Northern Territory.
September 29, 2021 Canada’s export agency expresses interest in Lake Resources’ Kachi lithium project The inclusion of the Canadian agency would not increase the level of potential project financing for the project in Argentina.
September 28, 2021 North Carolina county zoning changes to affect Piedmont Lithium project Piedmont has already spent $58 million on the project, which would produce about 30,000 tonnes of lithium annually.
September 28, 2021 CATL confirmed to be Millennial Lithium buyer in $297m deal The Chinese battery maker will acquire Millennial at a price of C$3.85 per share, a premium of 6.9% over the offer by Ganfeng.
September 28, 2021 Australia to set up $1.5bn loan facility for critical minerals projects Australia is a major supplier of critical minerals, such as nickel, copper and cobalt.
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