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Patriot kicks off big lithium drill campaign at Corvette
17th January 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V and ASX-listed Patriot Battery Metals has commenced the 2024 winter drill campaign at its Corvette property, in James Bay, Quebec, which the company says is the most aggressive to date. The... 


Denison Mines sets its sight on ‘complementary mineral’ lithium
Denison Mines sets its sight on ‘complementary mineral’ lithium
17th January 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian firm Denison Mines is strategically expanding its portfolio by venturing into a lithium project, a move characterised by CEO David Cates as a strategic addition that complements the... 


Marula appoints dedicated East African exploration head
17th January 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Africa-focused mining and development company Marula Mining has appointed Collins Aseto head of exploration in East Africa as the company seeks more battery metal opportunities in the region.... 


Albemarle offers to sell entire stake in Liontown after failed $4.3bn bid
Albemarle offers to sell entire stake in Liontown after failed $4.3bn bid
17th January 2024 By: Reuters

An Albemarle unit has put on sale its entire stake in Australia's Liontown Resources, a term sheet showed on Wednesday, after the US-based firm withdrew its proposed A$6.6-billion bid for the... 


The Mt Ida lithium mine
AustralianSuper to swoop on lithium stocks after price collapse
17th January 2024 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s largest pension fund plans to double its exposure to local lithium stocks over the next five years, after a price rout made producers of the key battery material more affordable.... 


Copper 360 CEO Jan Nelson
Smart wristwatches to uplift mineworker well-being at Copper 360
16th January 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Computer programmes that use artificial intelligence (AI) to model orebodies and plan mines optimally have already been introduced by Copper 360, says the JSE AltX-listed Northern Cape copper... 


CEO Jakob Stausholm
Rio Tinto sees gradual recovery in China’s economy in 2024
16th January 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining major Rio Tinto expects stimulus measures implemented by China to catalyse a slow but steady recovery of the world’s second-biggest economy in 2024, providing reinforcement to... 


Pilbara expands Ganfeng offtake agreement
Pilbara expands Ganfeng offtake agreement
15th January 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian lithium producer Pilbara Minerals has expanded its existing offtake agreement with Ganfeng Lithium, which materially increases short- and medium-term supply of spodumene concentrate to... 


Azure Capital to guide Zenith’s strategic review
Azure Capital to guide Zenith’s strategic review
15th January 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mining exploration company Zenith Minerals has appointed Perth-based corporate advisory firm Azure Capital as strategic adviser for the review of its lithium business. This move underscores... 


Firering begins RC drilling campaign in Côte d'Ivoire
15th January 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Firering has started its 3 000 m reverse circulation (RC) drilling campaign at Atex, its flagship lithium project in Côte d’Ivoire. The programme began at identified lithium-bearing... 


Global Uranium sells Australia lithium asset
15th January 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-based Global Uranium on Monday announced the sale of its Lake Johnston lithium project, in Western Australia, to Intra Energy Corporation (IEC), as the company shifts its focus to... 


BYD in talks with Brazil's Sigma Lithium on supply deal - FT
15th January 2024 By: Reuters

Chinese electric car-maker BYD has held talks with Brazil's Sigma Lithium over a possible supply agreement, joint venture or acquisition, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. BYD met Sigma CEO... 


Communities agree to end roadblocks at Chile lithium operations
15th January 2024 By: Bloomberg

Indigenous communities in northern Chile agreed to lift roadblocks that have restricted access to the country’s giant lithium operations since January 9. Members of the the regional indigenous... 


Zenith resumes full control over Split Rocks and Waratah Well lithium projects
12th January 2024 By: Darren Parker

ASX-listed Zenith Minerals has resumed 100% control over both the Split Rocks and Waratah Well lithium projects in Western Australia. "Regaining full control of our key lithium assets in Western... 


JSE business development manager Patrycja Kula-Verster
JSE presents opportunity for critical mineral miners to access capital
12th January 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Critical mineral demand is growing significantly at a time when South Africa has a pressing need to reawaken its public markets – two crucial needs that can be fulfilled in one go by companies... 


American Lithium triples value of Peru project to $5bn
American Lithium triples value of Peru project to $5bn
11th January 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed American Lithium has reported a “very large” increase in the value of its Falchani project, in Peru, with the 2024 preliminary economic assessment (PEA) calculating an aftertax net... 


Heraeus Precious Metals EVP Dr Philipp Walter
Hydrogen economy poised as key growth booster for platinum group metals – Heraeus
11th January 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The hydrogen economy is an important new growth area for platinum group metals (PGMs) and, in turn, PGMs are pivotal for hydrogen production and application across a broad front. Accentuating this... 


AustralianSuper snaps up additional stakes in Pilbara Minerals, Endeavour Group
9th January 2024 By: Reuters

Pension fund AustralianSuper has raised its stake in lithium miner Pilbara Minerals and alcohol retailer Endeavour Group, two separate exchange filings showed on Tuesday. The stake increase makes... 


Aterian acquires 90% controlling interest in Atlantis
8th January 2024 By: Darren Parker

London-listed critical metals exploration and development company Aterian has signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire a controlling 90% interest in private Bostwana-registered business... 


Strong ASX reception for new lithium explorer Kali Metals
Strong ASX reception for new lithium explorer Kali Metals
8th January 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Lithium exploration company Kali Metals listed on the ASX on Monday and recorded a strong opening day, trading A$7.5-million and closing at A$0.435 a share – an increase of 75% from its initial... 


Chile President praises Codelco, SQM lithium deal ensuring State control
28th December 2023 By: Reuters

Chile's President Gabriel Boric hailed the formation of a new government-controlled lithium partnership that fuses assets of State-run Codelco with private miner SQM, as the leftist leader advances... 


Pinnacle to acquire 75% stake in Quebec lithium project
20th December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Pinnacle Minerals has signed an agreement to acquire a 75% interest in the Adina East lithium project in the lithium-rich James Bay region, in Quebec, Canada. “Signing of the formal... 


Giyani Metals CEO Danny Keating.
IDC-funded Canada-Botswana battery manganese demo plant to be built in Joburg
20th December 2023 By: Martin Creamer

Giyani Metals is a company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange in Toronto, Canada. Through its wholly-owned Botswana subsidiary Menzi Battery Metals, Giyani is the owner of the past producing K.Hill... 


Atlantic Lithium appoints new independent non-executive director
20th December 2023 By: Donna Slater

Aim- and ASX-listed Africa-focused lithium explorer and developer Atlantic Lithium has appointed Jonathan Henry to the company's board of directors as an independent non-executive director. The... 


SQM included in Dow Jones Sutainability World Index
19th December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Lithium producer Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI). The DJSi, compiled by S&P Dow Jones Indices comprises global... 


Samples ready for testing at Lake Resources' pilot plant
Kachi Phase 1 DFS shows 'strong, competitive economics' – Lake Resources
19th December 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A definitive feasibility study (DFS) for Phase 1 of ASX-listed Lake Resources' Kachi lithium brine project, in Argentina, has shown "strong and competitive economics", CEO David Dickson says. The... 


Allkem's James Bay project area in Quebec
Allkem shareholders approve $10.6bn Livent lithium merger
19th December 2023 By: Reuters

Investors in Australian lithium producer Allkem voted on Tuesday to accept a $10.6-billion merger offer from US giant Livent that would create one of the world's biggest lithium companies. Allkem... 


Rwandan President Paul Kagame (pictured), with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen,
witnessed the signature of the partnership by EIB VP Gelsomina Vigliotti and Rwanda Finance and Economic Planning Minister Dr Uzziel Ndagijimana
Rwanda, European Investment Bank ink critical material declaration
19th December 2023 By: Donna Slater

The government of Rwanda and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a joint declaration, on December 19, enabling a strategic alliance to enhance investment in critical raw material value... 


The Grota do Cirilo mine
Sigma enters into negotiations with finalists in strategic review process
19th December 2023 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Brazil-focused Sigma Lithium’s strategic review process will continue into 2024, with the company having entered into contractual and detailed structural negotiations with finalists. The company... 


Azure's Andover deposit
SQM ties up with Hancock on $1.1bn bid for Australian lithium developer Azure
19th December 2023 By: Reuters

Chile's SQM has teamed up with Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, to make a sweetened A$1.7-billion ($1.14-billion) bid for Australian lithium developer Azure Minerals, the three parties... 


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