February 19, 2020 Europe floors it in the race to dominate car batteries National governments are also committing large sums to battery efforts, especially in Germany.
February 18, 2020 Zimbabwe threatens to withdraw mining licences over unpaid fees Those who owe money are being given until April 30 to pay up, failing which the mining title will be lost.
February 18, 2020 Rio to build $98-million solar plant at Koodaideri The plan includes a lithium-ion battery energy storage system that would help power the miner’s entire Pilbara power network.
February 14, 2020 Portuguese communities lock horns with lithium miners to save their land At least five municipalities have passed motions against exploration and grassroots groups have signed a national manifesto opposing the government's mining strategy.
February 14, 2020 ICMM steps up game for miners with membership requirements update Last updated in 2003, the fresh set of principles respond to increased pressure for miners to carry out socially-responsible investments and operations.
February 13, 2020 Australian companies, academia working on fast-charge Li-ion batteries for trams Lithium Australia's subsidiary to optimise its battery materials for the project.
February 13, 2020 Investors from five countries eye Mexico’s nascent lithium market If initial estimates of lithium deposits are confirmed, Mexico could emerge as one of the world's largest players in a thriving sector.
February 11, 2020 Volkswagen and Daimler push for more ‘sustainable’ Chile lithium Move is a sign of growing supply chain concerns ahead of an expected electric vehicle boom.
February 10, 2020 Ganfeng takes control of Caucharí-Olaroz lithium JV Ganfeng Lithium now has a 51% stake in the Cauchari-Olaroz project in Argentina.
February 10, 2020 Top lithium miner seeks to monitor water scarcity in parched Chile salt flat A Chilean judge sided with local indigenous communities and knocked back an environmental remediation plan from SQM in December.
Namib Minerals to restart mothballed Zimbabwe gold mine in February Redwing currently has an estimated 2.5 million ounces of gold and is the largest resource base in the group's Zimbabwean portfolio. December 19, 2025 | 07:08 am
