January 31, 2020

China’s top lithium miner struggles to pay $6 billion debt

A collapse in lithium prices has left Tianqi struggling to cover loans that used to expand overseas.

January 31, 2020

Spearmint to revive Nevada lithium prospect

The Clayton Valley prospect is adjacent to active projects owned by Noram and Schlumberger.

January 30, 2020

Australia’s lithium producers see tough market conditions persisting well into 2020

Lithium miners are accepting lower prices and curtailing output.

January 29, 2020

What every mining CEO needs to know about climate change

A new report by McKinsey found 30 to 50% of production of three top commodities is concentrated in areas where water stress is already high.

January 24, 2020

Codelco requests exploration permits for Chile’s second largest salt flat

Licences would allow the miner to determine concentrations of lithium on the flat, estimate the size of the resource and identify necessary next steps.

January 23, 2020

Wesfarmers defers lithium project investment decision

Final investment decision on the Mt Holland lithium project has been delayed by a year.

January 23, 2020

Galaxy Resources to slash output at flagship lithium mine in 2020

Cost reduction would continue to be a major focus at Mt Cattlin in 2020.

January 23, 2020

Germany wants Bolivia’s new government to revise scrapped lithium deal

The project is considered vital for the German auto industry's plans to develop electric batteries.

January 21, 2020

India’s electric car ambitions could stumble on lack of lithium

Several plans are under way to build lithium-ion battery factories in India.

January 20, 2020

Survey IDs trade tensions, ESG policies as top issues for miners

Respondents also expect copper to be the best-performing metal in 2020.