Lithium Top Stories

Newly created Critical Metals on track to construct EU’s first battery-grade lithium mine

Wolfsberg is kicking off a two year construction phase, and has an agreement to supply BMW by 2027.

Amanda Stutt | March 1, 2024 | 12:07 pm

Yellen praises Chile’s policies in visit to lithium-rich ally

US Treasury Secretary will see government officials including Finance Minister…

Bloomberg News | March 1, 2024 | 9:11 am

SQM expands into lithium glut in bet that buyers will return

SQM, which is closely watched because it’s more exposed to…

Bloomberg News | February 29, 2024 | 5:02 pm

Lithium potential mapped in northeast British Columbia

Test results indicate that it may be economic to extract…

Staff Writer | February 29, 2024 | 2:44 pm

SQM profit down 82% as lithium prices slide

The company said it expected lithium sales volumes to increase…

Reuters | February 28, 2024 | 4:52 pm

Li-Metal completes concept study for world’s first carbonate-to-metal lithium plant

The facility would have an annual capacity of 1,000 tonnes of lithium metal.

Staff Writer | February 7, 2024 | 9:24 am

Cybertruck: Musk needs mines

Powered by Tesla’s own made-in-Texas batteries, the stainless steel Cybertruck carries a heavy load of nickel, cobalt, manganese, graphite and lithium.

Frik Els | February 7, 2024 | 9:19 am

Pilbara Minerals upgrades offtake deal with Chengxin Lithium

Pilbara will supply Chengxin 85,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate in 2024, followed by 150,000 tonnes in both 2025 and 2026.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 7, 2024 | 5:03 am

Piedmont Lithium cuts 27% of workforce as prices plunge

The miner, which has a joint venture operation in Canada and a project in Ghana, aims to achieve about $10 million in annual savings.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2024 | 3:45 am

Adionics’ direct lithium extraction testing at SQM’s Atacama salar shows high recovery rates

Company said its direct lithium extraction technology has reached full industry readiness.

Staff Writer | February 5, 2024 | 4:58 pm

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals says Zambia copper find largest in a century

It estimates the Mingomba project, in the northern Copperbelt province, will become one of the world’s highest-grade copper mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2024 | 4:03 am

Argentinian, German officials meet to discuss critical minerals

An Argentinian delegation travelled to Germany to promote the country’s critical mineral resources.

Staff Writer | February 4, 2024 | 7:06 am

Lithium lowdown: Week 5, 2024 roundup and analysis

A review of current developments in the global lithium industry from Jan. 26 to Feb. 2.

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | February 2, 2024 | 11:13 am

Western miners lag as oil powers enter race for Africa’s critical metals

Risk aversion is likely to leave major Western miners lagging in a race to tap Africa's reserves of critical raw materials.

Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 9:52 am

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