September 6, 2023

SQM’s Salar de Atacama operations become IRMA certified

All Chile's lithium mining facilities have now completed the evaluation process preferred by EV manufacturers.

September 5, 2023

Albemarle aims to close buyout of Liontown by mid-2024

The deal is non-binding and still must be formalized and approved by shareholders.

September 5, 2023

Codelco raises $2 billion in bond offering

The state-run miner is not only battling to reignite copper production which is at its lowest level in 25 years, but is also facing calls to rein in its debt.

September 5, 2023

Sigma Lithium to announce decision on Grota do Cirilo expansion this month

The company is already producing in phase one of the mine, with expected production of 130,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium concentrate this year.

September 5, 2023

Tesla urges Australia to give tax credits for battery supply chain investment

“Australia can be more than a ‘dig and ship’ nation,” Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm told a conference in Canberra.

September 5, 2023

Swiss research-backed company plans to bring solid-state battery to market

Switzerland-based researchers say it is time to rethink battery technology.

September 5, 2023

Trident invests $10 million in Utah lithium project

Trident is acquiring a 2.5% net smelter return royalty from Atherton Resources covering Anson Resources’ flagship Paradox lithium project.

September 4, 2023

Codelco to hand over 24,000 hectares for glacier park

The glacier park sits along the upper part of the Olivares and Colorado river basins.

September 4, 2023

Miner ARM to tread carefully in hunt for overpriced green assets

African Rainbow Minerals is seeking lithium and copper acquisitions but is concerned about "crazy money" being paid for metal assets.

September 4, 2023

Codelco expects to reach lithium agreement with SQM this year

Its chairman also expects the market to maintain its confidence in Codelco, despite rating agency Moody's giving notice of a possible ratings downgrade.