August 14, 2019

South America’s glaciers may have a bigger problem than climate change

Chile has one of the world’s largest reserves of fresh water outside the north and south poles, but the abundant glaciers that are the source of that precious commodity are…

August 8, 2019

Albemarle puts brakes on growing plans amid lithium market weakness

The world’s No. 1 lithium producer is delaying plans to add about 125,000 tonnes of processing capacity.

August 7, 2019

Albemarle shares rise on profit beat, upbeat 2019 earnings forecast

Adjusted net income attributable to the company rose to $164.3 million, or $1.55 per share, in Q2.

August 6, 2019

Galaxy Resources flags impairment charge on review of flagship lithium project

The lithium miner attributed the charge to the Mt Cattlin mine project's development costs related to its acquisition of General Mining Ltd.

August 6, 2019

Spodumene supply surge sinks lithium prices

Australian producers hit as 33% year-to-date spodumene price decline accelerates with little prospect of short term relief.

August 6, 2019

Orocobre, Toyota partner to build hydroxide plant in Japan

The plant will convert lithium carbonate feedstock sourced from the Olaroz project in Argentina into battery grade lithium hydroxide.

August 6, 2019

Lithium Australia reports high-grade lithium mineralisation at Youanmi project

The miner said results suggest Youanmi could provide critical local feedstock for its lithium-cathode and battery business units.

August 5, 2019

The top miners are split on how to chase the EV battery boom

Big names like BHP and Glencore can't seem to agree on which metals will deliver the best long-term exposure to the developing global market.

August 4, 2019

Technology companies should slow rush to mine the deep seas

Electric-car makers, battery makers, and consumer-technology companies have remained silent from the debate over deep-sea mining.

August 4, 2019

Chinese company to invest $180m in lithium plant in Argentina

Tibet Summit Resources is tackling the Salar de Diablillos salt flat in the northwestern part of the country.