September 27, 2023

Stellantis invests $90 million in Argentina lithium explorer for 20% stake

Argentina Lithium & Energy holds the Rincon West, Antofalla North, Pocitos and Incahusi brine projects.

September 27, 2023

Mexico not able to cancel Ganfeng Lithium concessions, chamber says

Concessions granted before the lithium nationalization should not be altered, says the president of Mexico's mining chamber.

September 27, 2023

Climate targets threatened by lack of mining investment: McKinsey

Report reveals looming shortages of minerals key to the energy transition as low commodity prices cause investors and miners to cut spending.

September 26, 2023

Lithium boom in Argentina hinges on politics, Zijin unit says

Argentina is currently the fourth-biggest producer of lithium.

September 26, 2023

Short sellers mount attack on ESG stocks bloated from green hype

Hedge fund managers are piling into short positions in ESG stocks as they hunt for bogus green claims and valuations inflated by record stimulus.

September 26, 2023

Canada sees China as less ‘dependable’ partner on critical minerals, minister says

Canada in 2022 asked three Chinese companies to sell their stakes in Toronto-listed lithium explorers after a national security review.

September 26, 2023

Ontario Teachers’ bid for lithium stake on hold after lawsuit

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan was nearing a deal to buy a bundle of battery metals royalties from New York-based Orion Resource Partners.

September 26, 2023

Australia billionaire weighs in on Albemarle’s takeover target Liontown

Gina Rinehart's Hancock became a substantial shareholder earlier in September and now owns 10.7%

September 26, 2023

Cornish Lithium raises $6.2m to support UK project

Funds were secured through a crowdfunding campaign, the largest of its kind any company has undertaken in the UK this year.

September 26, 2023

CleanTech Lithium to kick off production at second Chile mine in 2027

The company will progress project development in stages and begin production one year after its more advanced Laguna Verde opens in 2026.