September 26, 2024 Volt Lithium achieves first production in Texas The company began operating its DLE system on September 17, 2024, and is currently optimizing its field unit.
September 26, 2024 Kodal Minerals flags possible delay in first production at Bougouni lithium project Weather impacts could lead to a potential delay in first production by a few weeks to early Q1 2025.
September 26, 2024 Chile selects 6 sites for private lithium projects In October, the government will begin consulting indigenous communities near the areas.
September 26, 2024 Russia, Mali discuss joint lithium and solar projects The two countries are discussing the development of the first lithium production in Mali.
September 25, 2024 Kamala Harris calls for US critical minerals reserve, tax credits The plan, part of a $100 billion industrial policy vision, also called for the use of emergency government powers under the Cold War-era Defense Production Act.
September 25, 2024 IBAT to suspend operations at lithium extraction plant on weak prices IBAT's move comes amid a more than 80% drop in lithium prices in the past year.
September 25, 2024 Column: Miners, investors see scope in energy transition but struggle with choices How best to leverage the energy transition into profitable investments is turning into a vexing challenge.
September 25, 2024 Rio Tinto boosts efforts to win public support for Serbia lithium mine With a production of 58,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate per year, Jadar could supply enough lithium to meet 90% of Europe’s current needs.
September 24, 2024 US-led group weighs funding more mineral projects to counter China dominance The Minerals Security Partnership has already announced support for 13 projects since the collaboration began in 2022.
September 24, 2024 Tianqi to keep fighting for say in SQM lithium deal Authorities in Chile have been pushing for the state to have a more significant role in managing the country’s lithium resources.
Ioneer eyes bid for Rio Tinto’s US boron unit Boron, an element mineral with few producers, was added to the US list of critical minerals last month. December 12, 2025 | 02:49 pm