November 19, 2025

Lithium price rally in China prompts caution over whether it has legs

Futures have increased almost 20% so far this month on growing confidence in the demand outlook.

November 19, 2025

IGO sees no path forward for WA lithium refinery

IGO has no hope of a recovery for the embattled Kwinana lithium refinery, a joint venture with Tianqi Lithium, despite green shoots in the lithium market.

November 19, 2025

Lithium price rebound lifts SQM profits and demand outlook

Lithium demand could rise 25% this year versus 2024, the Chilean producer said on Wednesday.

November 18, 2025

Column: China deal buys US time to build critical minerals supply chain

The Trump administration has sought to diversify the critical minerals supply chain with a multi-pronged strategy.

November 17, 2025

Lithium price surges in China after Ganfeng chairman predicts 2026 demand boom

The most-traded lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange rose 9%.

November 14, 2025

Climate talks turn to risks of extracting critical minerals

For the first time, countries have included language on critical minerals — and the risks associated with their extraction and processing — in a draft decision.

November 14, 2025

Zimbabwe’s spodumene exports jump 27% despite weak lithium prices

Africa's top lithium producer exported 1 million metric tons of spodumene concentrate between January and September.

November 14, 2025

Chile’s presidential elections: Who is running and what is at stake

This will be Chile's first presidential election since 2012 where voting will be mandatory.

November 13, 2025

Ascend Elements lands multi‑year lithium carbonate offtake with Trafigura

The partnership pairs Ascend Elements’ hydro‑to‑cathode technology with Trafigura’s global marketing and logistics platform.

November 13, 2025

Tax officials probe MinRes and founder Ellison, AFR reports

The investigation is focused on how MinRes and Ellison calculated income and fringe benefits taxes, the newspaper said.