September 9, 2024 SQM taps into Namibia lithium riches through Andrada deal The Chilean lithium stroke a three-stage earn-in deal with South Africa's Andrada Mining to jointly develop the Lithium Ridge asset.
September 9, 2024 Australia should address miners’ concerns, industry group says There are growing tensions between Prime Minister Albanese’s center-left government and the mining sector on various policies.
September 9, 2024 China sets up Beijing-backed lithium group to tap salt lakes Minmetals Corp. will take control of a province-backed lithium company in a bid to speed development of a “world-class” industry extracting the battery material.
September 5, 2024 Chile’s Corfo to issue tender for projects that make lithium products The chosen companies will have access to lithium at a preferential price produced by Albemarle.
September 5, 2024 Chinese lithium producers embrace hedging to manage volatility Several companies have unveiled their hedging exposure via lithium carbonate futures during the recent earnings season.
September 5, 2024 Arcadium Lithium suspends Mt. Cattlin in Australia Mt. Cattlin’s operations would be suspended in next year’s first half after ending its stage three work.
September 5, 2024 Piedmont Lithium pulls US government loan application as prices slump The move is fueling questions about where the company hopes to secure financing for its flagship North Carolina project.
September 4, 2024 Chile’s top court rejects Tianqi appeal to halt SQM-Codelco deal Tianqi argued that the joint venture between SQM and Codelco should be submitted to shareholder approval.
September 4, 2024 Li-FT Power quadruples Cali property in Northwest Territories The land acquisition follows the Canadian government’s receive approval of an amendment to the Sahtú Land Use Plan.
September 4, 2024 Bolivia shortlists four companies to develop lithium pilot plants China's CBC, Italy's Protecno, France's Eramet and Australia's Eau Lithium have made it to the second round of the tender.
Mass layoffs overshadow Guinea’s Simandou mega mine as output accelerates The project is laying off thousands of workers just as it begins exporting iron ore after decades of delays and corruption scandals. December 18, 2025 | 10:26 am