November 15, 2019

Argentina’s lithium producers hopeful as Fernandez set to take power

The last Peronist president, Cristina Kirchner, imposed strict standards for several industries, including lithium.

November 15, 2019

Eramet CEO says plans FID on Argentina lithium project in Q1 2020

Eramet earlier predicted the FID would be made at the earliest in the fourth quarter of this year, but the decision has been slightly delayed due to the change in…

November 14, 2019

Southwest US Snapshot: Precious metals, battery metals and uranium activity

In our annual overview of exploration and mining activity in the Southwestern US, we focus on eight companies active in the region

November 13, 2019

Lithium price: Europe EVs now use 57% more LCE

Europe's only bright spot as average lithium used in EVs sold around the world grows anaemic 4% to 12.2kg.

November 13, 2019

Argentina shifts to the left

The Northern Miner spent several weeks in the country after the election, interviewing lawyers, economists, accountants, diplomats, and mining executives.

November 13, 2019

Lithium producers hit by first big downturn of electric vehicle era

Global supply currently exceeds demand by about 5, according to Canaccord data.

November 11, 2019

Pilbara Minerals halts trading pending incident announcement

The West Perth-based company operates the Pilgangoora Lithium-Tantalum Project and Mount Francisco, both in Western Australia.

November 7, 2019

Australian, South Korean companies join forces to recycle battery metals

Envirostream to supply SungEel with recycled mixed metal dust containing cobalt, nickel and lithium.

November 6, 2019

Albemarle plans $100m cost cuts to counter low prices

The world's largest lithium producer is grappling with a fall in prices on near-term oversupply concerns.

November 6, 2019

Livent CEO sees ‘difficult environment’ for lithium industry

The company late Tuesday cut its full-year revenue and earnings forecast.