October 2, 2023

Slumping lithium prices signal angst over China’s demand outlook

Lithium prices are spiraling down toward the lowest level in two years on concerns over the strength of Chinese demand.

October 2, 2023

US optimistic it will reach critical minerals deal with EU

After signing a minerals deal with Japan in March, the US, along with both the EU and Britain, is now seeking similar agreements.

October 1, 2023

Big Oil, heavy industry discuss emission curbs ahead of COP28

The gathering brought together CEOs from more than 50 companies from the oil and gas sector and the aluminum, steel and cement industries.

September 29, 2023

Argentina mulls charging lithium miners contribution to boost infrastructure

The governors of the country's lithium-producing provinces are drawing up plans for lithium miners to make a "special contribution" so state coffers can benefit from extraordinary profits.

September 29, 2023

Sigma Lithium questions reporting on Brazil mineral rights ‘injunction’

In Friday's public statement, Sigma reiterated its previous position that the injunction would not hurt its expansion.

September 29, 2023

Argentina seeks to tax lithium boom to avoid region’s resource curse

Provincial and federal officials want to tap the profits of lithium companies with an annual tax that would be put toward building infrastructure.

September 29, 2023

Peru won’t force contested mining projects on communities

Both the Tia Maria project and the Las Bambas copper mine have been heavily opposed by local communities.

September 29, 2023

US weighing record $1 billion loan for massive lithium mine in Nevada

The Biden administration and Lithium Americas Corp. are negotiating the terms of an agreement that would fund more than half of the cost of the Thacker Pass mine.

September 29, 2023

Silver price to benefit from solar sector demand once rates peak

The sector will be responsible for 14% of total demand for silver this year compared with 5% in 2014.

September 28, 2023

Brazil mineral rights dispute casts shadow on Sigma Lithium expansion

A Brazilian court injunction is halting the sale or mining of two plots of land where Sigma Lithium is planning open pits.