August 22, 2021

Tianqi, IGO produce first Australian lithium hydroxide for batteries

The Kwinana plant is expected to reach its initial 24,000 tonne per year capacity by the end of 2022.

August 19, 2021

Factbox: What are Afghanistan’s untapped minerals and resources?

A former mines minister of the country once said the natural resources could be worth up to $3 trillion.

August 19, 2021

SQM sees earnings jump on higher lithium prices, demand

The company reported second-quarter earnings of $89.8 million compared with $50.8 million in the year-ago period.

August 19, 2021

Taliban’s return clouds long-delayed plans for Afghanistan’s resources

Afghanistan's vast mineral wealth has been trumpeted as a path to economic independence for the country but instability has repeatedly hampered past projects.

August 18, 2021

New salt could overcome safety issues in high-performance li-ion batteries

Australian researchers developed a new lithium salt that might overcome the challenges of electrolyte design.

August 17, 2021

Clayton Valley lithium project in Nevada gets federal approval for operations

Pure Energy Minerals is developing the 9,450-hectare project, which adjoins and surrounds Albemarle's Silver Peak lithium brine mine.

August 16, 2021

Galaxy Resources swings to half-year profit on strong lithium prices

The results come as Galaxy completes its merger with Orocobre to create the world's fifth most valuable lithium miner.

August 16, 2021

Scientists predict downward trend in lithium-ion battery costs

University of Münster researchers expect a reduction to $70 per kilowatt-hour by 2050 for lithium-ion batteries.

August 13, 2021

Scientists claim Gates, Bezos-backed firm could threaten Arctic ecosystem

Breakthrough Energy, founded as a vehicle for combating climate change, is backing projects that may damage the Arctic, scientists say.

August 12, 2021

CATL looks to raise $9 billion to expand lithium-ion battery production

Chinese battery giant said it was planning a fundraising for six projects around China and Europe.