October 1, 2024 Pure Lithium acquires vanadium cathode materials company Dimien The company says the acquisition will accelerate the development of its lithium metal vanadium battery.
October 1, 2024 Rio Tinto, Green Lithium to develop Europe’s lithium supply chain Rio's partnership with UK refinery developer Green Lithium seeks to reduce European dependence on supplies from China.
September 30, 2024 Sinomine says it will build lithium sulfate plant in Zimbabwe The company's Zimbabwean unit plans to build a $500 million lithium refinery in the next 3-5 years, even as the company currently loses money.
September 30, 2024 Savannah Resources delays start of Portuguese lithium production to 2027 Savannah said it now expects to deliver its definitive feasibility study in the second half of 2025.
September 30, 2024 India, US likely to sign pact on critical minerals India-US bilateral trade in 2023-24 was about $120 billion, a record high.
September 29, 2024 Liontown ships first spodumene from Kathleen Valley lithium project The miner achieved a premium price for the spot sale of uncontracted production from the project.
September 29, 2024 Alchemy Resources signs lithium partnership with Japan’s JOGMEC The Japanese government agency can earn up to 51% of the company's Roe Hills tenure in Western Australia.
September 29, 2024 Australia revises down commodity revenue forecasts as prices trend lower Australia's largest export iron ore has been particularly hard hit by the slowdown in the Chinese property sector.
September 27, 2024 SQM seeks lithium partner to finance international expansion The Santiago-based firm is offering a minority stake in its recently formed international lithium division.
September 26, 2024 EnergyX raises another $50 million, opens new production facility in Austin, Texas The company's technology has raised over $110 million and is backed by investors including General Motors, Eni, and POSCO.
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