September 13, 2021

Union at Albemarle Atacama plant rejects new contract offer, strike continues

The union said in a statement that the latest deal offered nothing beyond two prior proposals that were also rejected.

September 13, 2021

Surge in electric vehicle sales power lithium prices as shortages loom

Lithium prices have jumped to their highest in more than three years.

September 13, 2021

Murders of environment and land defenders hit record high – report

A record 227 people were killed in 2020 for standing up against developments, including mining projects, a report by Global Witness shows.

September 10, 2021

Novel type of graphene proposed for high-performance sodium batteries

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology say that Janus graphene - named after the Roman god of new beginnings - can open new doors to high-capacity sodium-ion batteries.

September 9, 2021

Ganfeng Lithium outbid in battle for M&A target Millennial

The new offer values Millennial almost 7% higher at C$377 million.

September 9, 2021

American Lithium upgrades TLC mineralization through gravity concentration testing

Latest testing has retained as much as 88% of the lithium in 60% of the original mass.

September 8, 2021

Albemarle says Chile output on track despite strike

The 135-member “Albemarle Salar” union, which the company said comprises about half the workers at its Salar plant, went on strike in August.

September 8, 2021

German researchers develop record-breaking lithium metal cell

A new lithium metal battery offers extremely high energy density of 560 watt-hours per kilogram.

September 7, 2021

Pilbara Minerals lifts Pilgangoora lithium resource

Landmark 39% increase follows the integration of the Ngungaju lithium resource and successful development drilling programs.

September 6, 2021

Mineral Resources sells stake in lithium miner Pilbara for $244 million

Pilbara shares are up around 160% so far this year, adding to a more than 200% rise in 2020.