Lithium lowdown: Week 4, 2024 roundup and analysis
A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 19 to 26.
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Chiefs of Ontario ask provincial government for year-long moratorium on mine claims staking
The move follows and exponential rise in the number of mining claims being staked over the past year on First Nations territories.
Sigma Lithium’s chief controls officer exits company in latest shake-up
Over the past year, Sigma has lost a number of top executives.
Court rejects request to halt construction of Swedish battery plant in Quebec
Last September, Northvolt announced that it would open a $5.2 billion gigafactory.
Lula never discussed Vale’s CEO succession, says Brazil minister
Reuters recently reported that President Lula wanted Mantega to be appointed to a board seat at the mining giant.
Bolivia launches new international tender for lithium extraction
The tender seeks to develop projects in various salt flats in the country's Altiplano region.
Alphamin’s tin output rises again in 2023, new mine to begin production April
Alphamin said it expects contained tin production of between 17,000 and 18,000 tonnes for this year.
Mining People: Forum Energy, Moneta/Nighthawk, Galway, Newmont, Snowline, World Copper
Key moves in the mining sector.
REEs used in medical field pollute wastewater, spur superbugs
Pollution from environmental rare earth elements has increased and has implications for the development of superbugs.
