March 28, 2019 Australia launches Critical Minerals Strategy 2019 focused on innovation and tech The plan puts emphasis on emphasis on agritech, aerospace, defense, renewable energy and telecommunications.
March 27, 2019 Galaxy Resources, Cree Nation sign pre-development deal Galaxy Resources and the Cree Nation of Eastmain have entered into a pre-development agreement for the James Bay lithium mine.
March 25, 2019 Chile launches tender for value-added lithium projects Chile would shortly begin accepting bids from local and foreign companies seeking to develop battery materials using discounted Chilean lithium provided by SQM.
March 22, 2019 Bacanora Lithium extends footprint in Germany with new licence The company has secured a second five-year exploration licence in the Erzgebirge (meaning Ore Mountain) region of Saxony, which completely encloses its Zinnwald project.
March 21, 2019 Chinese electric vehicle makers are gorging on nickel New report shows in January 2019, the Chinese market saw 253% more nickel deployed in passenger EV batteries compared to a year ago.
March 21, 2019 Amnesty accuses electric vehicles makers of using unethically sourced minerals The problem, says Amnesty, is that no country legally requires companies to publicly report on their cobalt supply chains.
March 14, 2019 SQM receives environmental approval for Chile lithium plant expansion The $400 million plant expansion, once complete, would allow the Chinese-backed SQM to eventually produce as much as 180,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate a year from its Atacama salt flat…
March 14, 2019 Southern Copper eyes lithium project in Mexico – CEO Southern Copper had not made an offer on the lithium project in Mexico, but there's also a Chinese company that's interested.
March 14, 2019 Advantage Lithium replaces CEO in wake of college admissions scandal Advantage Lithium has temporarily replaced CEO David Sidoo after he was arrested last week by U.S. authorities.
March 8, 2019 Tianqi Lithium to name three directors to SQM board next month The world’s No.3 producer of the metal used in electric vehicle batteries said the candidates will be “fair” and “responsible toward shareholders”.
Lynas Rare Earths CEO to retire after over a decade in role Amanda Lacaze would remain with the company until the end of the current financial year to enable a smooth transition, Lynas said. January 12, 2026 | 03:13 pm
