April 26, 2023

Vulcan secures German lithium plant finance from chemicals maker Nobian

Nobian will contribute 161 million euros in cash as equity to fund capital expenses.

April 26, 2023

Chinese lithium price finally ticks up after five-month slide

Chinese lithium carbonate ticked up 1.2% Wednesday, the first gain this year.

April 26, 2023

SQM expects to start talks on lithium with government soon

The company's 2023-2025 investment plan totals $3.4 billion, of which $1.4 billion was aimed at increasing lithium production in Chile.

April 26, 2023

Lithium developer joins race to produce green fuel in Chile’s arid desert

Chile’s government is encouraging green hydrogen investment to harness the nation’s abundant solar and wind resources.

April 26, 2023

Canada concerned with Mexico’s proposed mining reforms

Mexico's proposed mining reforms could affect Canadian investment in Mexico's mining sector, Mary Ng said.

April 25, 2023

Mineral Resources flags further interest in Essential Metals

The company expects spodumene FOB cost to be between A$1,200 and A$1,250 per tonne for fiscal 2023.

April 25, 2023

Lithium mining decisions must be in the public interest, Chile economy minister says

At the end of the day, companies’ strategic decisions must be aligned with national interests, says Economy Minister Nicolas Grau.

April 25, 2023

Albemarle holds talks on lithium nationalization plan

The world's largest producer of lithium wants to grow in Chile and in the Atacama salt flat with new technologies.

April 25, 2023

SQM sees pathway to continue mining lithium in Chile’s new model

The company is “convinced” that its technology and experience “will make it possible to reach reasonable agreements in the interest of the Chilean state.

April 25, 2023

Finland’s Fortum begins battery material recovery from EV ‘black mass’

Black mass is the shredded material that comes from used batteries, which can include lithium, cobalt, and nickel.