September 24, 2024 China mining firms partner with Zimbabwe on lithium mine Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and Tsingshan Holding Group are defying low prices to develop a deposit in Africa.
September 23, 2024 US backs Australian lithium, rare earths projects for up to $786 million Anson Resources and American Rare Earths received interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
September 22, 2024 Rio Tinto chairman warns mining deals won’t solve supply crisis Rio has been quiet in the dealmaking space, instead allocating hundreds of millions into exploration with a focus on copper and lithium.
September 20, 2024 Vanadium is the new battery cathode chemistry, says Pure Lithium CEO The company says it has found a way to make lithium metal batteries from scratch going from “from brine to battery” in less than 48 hours.
September 20, 2024 Standard Lithium shares rise after being selected for $225m award negotiation by DOE The funding is intended to support the construction of the central processing facility for Phase 1 of the South West Arkansas project.
September 20, 2024 US to award $3 billion to 25 projects for battery manufacturing sector Move will increase domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials to shift their production away from China.
September 19, 2024 CHART: Global mining and metals – a quick reality check Demand for energy transition metals has injected optimism into mining, but it represents only a sliver of the $4 trillion global industry.
September 19, 2024 Rock Tech scoping lithium converter in Ontario with $1.7bn NPV The company is building a fully permitted lithium converter in Germany.
September 19, 2024 AMG Critical Materials opens Europe’s first lithium hydroxide refinery AMG’s concept is to expand annual production up to 100,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide.
September 19, 2024 US closer to greenlighting ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine If granted final approval, Rhyolite Ridge would be the first lithium project permitted by the Joe Biden administration.
Ioneer expects partner search to conclude in H1 2026 In July, the Australian mine developer launched a formal strategic partnering process after Sibanye-Stillwater walked away from the lithium-boron project. December 19, 2025 | 08:18 am
