June 26, 2024 SQM plans to choose lithium extraction technology by next year The use of DLE technologies is a core part of SQM's long-awaited joint venture agreement with state-controlled Codelco.
June 26, 2024 E3 expects Clearwater project to produce lithium hydroxide at 32,250 t/y Backed by Exxon's Imperial Oil, E3 said in its pre-feasibility study that its initial capital expenditure would amount to $2.47 billion.
June 25, 2024 Exxon to focus on lithium from brines, not hard rock mining, executive says The company is deciding which direct lithium extraction technology it will license to produce lithium in Arkansas.
June 25, 2024 Saudi-backed Almar Water seeks lithium partnership in Chile The Spain-based firm wants to leverage its technology in the extraction of battery-metal lithium.
June 25, 2024 Albemarle plans more lithium auctions to boost market transparency The company, which operates across the Americas, Asia and Australia, cut staff and paused expansion projects in January.
June 25, 2024 Exxon, South Korea’s SK On sign non-binding deal for lithium supply The agreement has the potential to be a multi-year offtake deal of up to 100,000 metric tons.
June 25, 2024 Lilac Solutions releases lithium extraction data amid rising competition Lilac plans to use the latest version of its DLE technology at Utah's Great Salt Lake, where a pilot plant should be online by October.
June 25, 2024 Kodal Minerals confirms potential Mali lithium project expansion Kodal is in competition with Australia’s Leo Lithium to develop Mali’s first lithium mine.
June 24, 2024 LithiumBank reports largest lithium brine resource in North America at Alberta project The company has reported inferred resources of 21.7 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent spread across two major formations.
June 24, 2024 Ganfeng sues Mexico over lithium permit cancellation The Chinese lithium giant and two of its subsidiaries filed for arbitration at the World Bank's centre for investment disputes.
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
