November 12, 2025

US House report accuses China of minerals market interference

The House committee's report alleges that China has specifically targeted the lithium and rare earths industries.

November 11, 2025

Mineral Resources to sell 30% lithium JV stake to POSCO for $765M

The new entity will hold MinRes' 50% ownership in the Wodgina and Mt Marion lithium mines.

November 11, 2025

China’s critical minerals curb has billion-dollar impact on US GDP: Macquarie

Macquarie estimates the US is about 80% import reliant for rare earth compounds and metals, with approximately 70% of those coming from China.

November 11, 2025

Emerson partners with Lithium Americas for Thacker Pass automation

Thacker Pass boasts the world’s largest known measured lithium resource.

November 11, 2025

Lithium watchers shift focus from supply fears to storage demand

The growing confidence in demand for energy storage systems, or ESS, comes amid policy incentives, improving economics and expansion plans.

November 11, 2025

Australia watchdog sues AVZ Minerals over Congo disclosure breaches

AVZ has been embroiled in a legal dispute with the DRC government since 2022 over ownership rights to the Manono project.

November 10, 2025

Codelco-SQM lithium deal clears last major hurdle after China greenlight

Codelco and SQM planned to form a joint venture for lithium production in the Atacama salt flats.

November 7, 2025

Bolivia is rethinking lithium deals with China, Russia in US pivot

President-elect Rodrigo Paz, who takes office Saturday, is vowing to finally bring Bolivia into the ranks of significant lithium exporters.

November 7, 2025

CATL sees progress in bid to restart key China lithium mine

The Chinese company is required to pay 247 million yuan ($35 million) for the lithium mining rights at its Jianxiawo project.

November 7, 2025

Pilbara CEO warns Australia losing lithium edge to Brazil

CEO of lithium miner Pilbara Minerals called on Canberra to do more or risk losing competitiveness and market share.