November 1, 2019 It is possible to charge your EV in 10 minutes, researchers say Scientists at Penn State University have developed a new charging model.
October 31, 2019 Recycled lithium batteries market to hit $6 billion by 2030 — report Circular Energy Storage predicts the world will generate around 1.2 million tonnes of battery waste per year by 2030.
October 29, 2019 LME to launch lithium committee including Tesla, Albemarle The LME is planning a lithium contract, and in June selected Fastmarkets to provide a reference price, but has given no timeline for an official launch.
October 28, 2019 Savannah Resources in talks with carmakers, sees Portuguese lithium in 2021 Savannah already mines feldspar, quartz and pegmatites in Barroso, a mountainous region in the north of Portugal.
October 28, 2019 Argentina’s President-elect Fernandez a boon for miners, despite expected protectionism He has vowed to revisit the country’s controversial glacier protection law, and said his team is working on clear rules for the natural resources sector.
October 28, 2019 Stung by sliding prices, lithium industry pares back expansions Albemarle, SQM and other lithium producers have been scaling back expansion plans as near-term oversupply concerns drag on prices.
October 24, 2019 Albemarle cuts 2019 forecast on lithium price pressure The company now expects adjusted earnings per share in the range of $6.00 to $6.20 in the year, compared with its previous estimate of $6.25 to $6.65.
October 24, 2019 Australia’s Galaxy Resources to cut lithium production Australian lithium producers have been cutting supply amid plummeting prices in recent months.
October 23, 2019 Most Chilean mines disrupted as Codelco workers join in country-wide strike The nation’s powerful copper-mining unions are encouraging members to down tools in solidarity with anti-inequality demonstrations.
October 22, 2019 Tianqi has first loss in 5-1/2 years as lithium prices crash Chengdu-based Tianqi reported a net loss of 53.9 million yuan ($7.62 million) for July-September 2019, versus net profit of 379.7 million yuan a year earlier.
Ivory Coast miners start paying higher royalties after failed resistance The African nation replaced the previous 3% to 6% range linked to contract terms with a flat 8% rate. December 16, 2025 | 07:34 am
