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.

December 19, 2024

Savannah to speed up Portugal lithium project, dismisses doubts over price and demand

The company will accelerate its lithium mine project to ensure first commercial output in 2027.

December 19, 2024

Triple Flag to acquire royalty on Tres Quebradas lithium project

The lithium brine project in Catamarca province is expected to start production in the second half of 2025.

December 19, 2024

Activist Palliser pushes Rio Tinto to review dual listing

Palliser Capital claims Rio Tinto's current dual-listed structure has deprived investors of $50 billion in value.

December 18, 2024

Chile’s Enami eyes lithium license in boost to partner search

Altoandinos would be the first project to go through community consultation and permitting under President Gabriel Boric’s public-private approach.

December 18, 2024

PetroChina to start metals trading, eyeing energy transition

In addition to lithium and copper, the new PetroChina unit may also look to trade nickel.