June 1, 2023

Global production of critical metals unlikely to meet EU demand

Researchers say metal shortage could put the brakes on the EU’s electrification goals.

May 31, 2023

Argentina says Chinese miner latest to bet big on lithium riches

Tibet Summit Resources plans to develop a pair of lithium projects in northwest Argentina.

May 31, 2023

Zimbabwe presses miners to produce battery-grade lithium locally

The southern African country said it could impose a tax on exports of lithium concentrate in future.

May 31, 2023

Portugal gives environmental green light for Savannah’s lithium mine

The company received preliminary approval for the EIA for its Barroso open-pit mine.

May 30, 2023

Lepidico gets arbitration notice from Chinese chemicals maker

The notice relates to an offtake agreement between its Namibia-based unit and Jiangxi Jinhui Lithium.

May 30, 2023

North Carolina seeks more info for Piedmont Lithium mine permit review

State officials gave the company 180 days to provide additional details on 10 areas.

May 30, 2023

Chile wants to start lithium negotiations with Albemarle soon

Chile's government launched a plan in April to gain a majority stake in new lithium projects considered strategic, as well as in the current operations in the Atacama.

May 30, 2023

Maricunga salt flats exploration ‘extraordinarily successful’, says Codelco

The company said the country's northern Maricunga salt flats also have the second highest lithium concentration in the world.

May 30, 2023

Cochilco sees lithium shortage, price increases from 2031

A presentation by the state-run entity showed global demand at 3.8 million tonnes by 2035.

May 29, 2023

GM secures financial support for an EV battery plant in Quebec

Becancour, a small town of around 14,000 people, is set to become Quebec’s hub for electric-vehicle battery component production over the next few years.