December 24, 2024

How the Trump administration can support lithium independence

America has become unacceptably reliant on foreign competitors for critical materials and manufacturing processes.

December 23, 2024

Arcadium shareholders approve $6.7bn sale to Rio Tinto

Shares of Arcadium Lithium rose about 7% in extended trading after the company said that about 98% of its shareholders had voted in favor of the sale.

December 23, 2024

Sigma Lithium receives licence to build second mine at Grota do Cirilo property

Spodumene ore produced at the Barreiro mine will feed its Greentech lithium beneficiation plant.

December 23, 2024

Lithium suppliers seek to rein in price discounts in 2025 talks

The past year has been torrid for lithium, as a global slowdown in the pace of EV adoption left the market saddled with a glut.

December 23, 2024

Nigeria resumes mining in Zamfara state on improved security

Nigeria has lifted a ban on mining exploration in the northwestern state after a five-year suspension.

December 23, 2024

Lithium Americas and GM close joint venture for Thacker Pass mine

Under the JV agreement GM would contribute $625 million to the project to gain a 38% stake.

December 22, 2024

IGO suspends annual dividends from Tianqi JV amid market downturn

The JV experienced a build in lithium hydroxide inventory at Kwinana over recent months.

December 20, 2024

Column: Electric dreams turn into a nightmare for battery metals

A sector that was once racing to build new supply has been closing mines and deferring projects as low prices bite into the cost curve.

December 20, 2024

Kodal Minerals’ Mali lithium mine remains on track for Q1 2025 production

Once in production, the Bougouni project will become the first lithium mine in Mali.

December 19, 2024

Standard Lithium’s Arkansas pilot plant begins operations

The company is now operating the plant at its South West Arkansas project.