October 15, 2019

Uranium One to buy controlling stake in Wealth Minerals’ Chilean lithium project

The subsidiary of Russia’s state nuclear company Rosatom may buy up to a 51% interest in Atacama lithium project, located in an area that hosts more than 15% of the…

October 14, 2019

Bacanora and Ganfeng ink Sonora lithium project investment

Sonora is regarded as one of the world’s larger known clay lithium deposits.

October 11, 2019

Lithium battery dreams get a rude awakening in South America

So far, public and private initiatives in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Chile have failed to deliver even a single lithium cell factory.

October 8, 2019

Nemaska aims to complete $600m Pallinghurst deal by year-end

The parties have agreed to extend the exclusivity period to the end of December.

October 8, 2019

Argentinian government lowers tax for Millennial’s lithium project

The Canadian miner just got a Fiscal Stability Certificate.

October 4, 2019

Lithium Australia successful at building lithium-ferro-phosphate batteries

Lithium phosphate from spent lithium-ion batteries is being used to create high-quality cathode material.

October 3, 2019

Researchers in Canada develop million-mile lithium-ion battery

If it reaches commercial production, the battery could make Tesla's robot taxis and long-haul electric trucks viable.

October 2, 2019

Top producer says lithium prices to keep falling

Oversupply of lithium hydroxide to start easing next year, but spodumene miners won't catch a break soon, says Australia's chief economist.

October 2, 2019

Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners

The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.

October 1, 2019

Lithium at two-year low hobbles US bid to loosen China’s grip on market

The lowest lithium prices in over two years are hampering a handful of miners that want to challenge China’s dominance in the market.