June 18, 2024

Chile lithium projects garner interest from over 50 companies

The 54 firms from 10 countries submitted statements of interest to develop 88 projects.

June 18, 2024

Coal India exploring lithium assets in Argentina with US company

Efforts are part of India's membership under the US-led Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), which New Delhi joined last year to ensure critical minerals supply.

June 17, 2024

Peru miner Volcan eyes $200 million in further asset sales

The company, in which Glencore Plc sold a controlling stake last month, is looking to divest its holding in a Chilean cement maker as well as real estate.

June 17, 2024

Atlas Lithium doubles exploration footprint in Brazil

The company also announced that it plans to begin production at its flagship Neves project in Q4 2024.

June 17, 2024

Western rare earths supply chain springs into gear

Global supply chains for rare earths are realigning to diversify away from China.

June 17, 2024

Chilean Cobalt gets $317 million funding support from EXIM Bank

The loan is expected to fund development efforts within the mining concessions that comprise the La Cobaltera cobalt-copper project.

June 17, 2024

Brazil joins race to loosen China’s grip on rare earths industry

Brazil holds the world's third-largest rare earth reserves.

June 17, 2024

SQM reaches supply deal with Hyundai, Kia

The miner had previously landed supply deals with Ford Motors and battery maker LG Energy.

June 17, 2024

Japan, Chile boost ties in lithium extraction, supply

Japanese firms would have long-term preferential access to the battery metal in exchange for adding value and transferring skills. 

June 16, 2024

Chile says Saudi mining minister to visit, lithium expected on agenda

Chile is the world's second-largest producer of lithium.