September 2, 2024 Bolivian state lithium firm YLB replaces CEO Bolivian state lithium miner YLB has named Omar Alarcon the firm's new chief executive, state news channel Television Boliviana said on Monday, replacing predecessor Karla Calderon.
September 2, 2024 Tianqi Lithium swings to loss on battery metal’s price plunge The Chinese lithium miner posted a net loss of 5.21 billion yuan for the first six months, from a profit of 6.45 billion yuan a year earlier.
August 30, 2024 YPF eyes sale of lithium unit as focus narrows on shale ramp-up Under new management, YPF is instead entirely focused on ramping up production in the Vaca Muerta.
August 30, 2024 Biden administration considering price support to backstop critical minerals projects The new policy would involve setting a price floor for certain projects, according to POLITICO.
August 30, 2024 Brazil BNDES to fund Sigma’s second lithium concentrate plant Investment will be used to increase lithium production in Grota do Cirilo by 250,000 tonnes per year.
August 30, 2024 GM delays additional $330m investment in Thacker Pass, Lithium Americas says General Motors has delayed the second tranche of investment in the miner until the end of the year.
August 29, 2024 Mineral Resources tightens belt after lithium, iron ore prices fall Shares in heavily indebted Australian miner slump, but CEO Chris Ellison isn’t panicking.
August 29, 2024 Mining billionaire who banned work from home targets coffee runs Mineral Resources chief Chris Ellison’s office policy is something of an outlier in Australia.
August 29, 2024 Zambia plans state firm to own 30% of critical minerals mines The government also intends to make investors in the critical minerals sector allocate at least 35% of procurement costs to local suppliers.
August 29, 2024 Lithium bust spurs Ganfeng to delay project capex as losses hit The Chinese company said it will strictly control spending on future projects.
Indonesia may slash nickel output to steady prices The Indonesian government is proposing a 34% reduction in production from this year’s total to 250 million tonnes next year. December 17, 2025 | 08:20 am