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Jakob Stausholm addressing a briefing on Rio Tinto's acquisition of Arcadium Lithium.
Rio Tinto locks in lithium future with $6.7bn counter-cyclical deal
9th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

In a counter-cyclical move, Rio Tinto on Wednesday announced a $6.7-billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, propelling the world’s second-biggest miner into the ranks of major lithium producers.... 


Nyanza Light Metals  CEO Donovan Chimhandamba.
$860m ilmenite beneficiation project enters bulk earthworks phase at Richards Bay IDZ
8th October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The bulk earthworks phase of the Nyanza Light Metals plant to advance ilmenite up the value curve as titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment has begun at the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone... 


Atlantic Lithium granted mine operating permit for Ewoyaa
8th October 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Minerals Commission of Ghana has issued a mine operating permit in respect of Atlantic Lithium’s flagship Ewoyaa project. The mine operating permit serves as the final regulatory approval... 


Jose Fernandez
China is oversupplying lithium to eliminate rivals, US official says
8th October 2024 By: Reuters

Chinese lithium producers are flooding the global market with the critical metal and causing a "predatory" price drop as they seek to eliminate competing projects, a senior US official said on a... 


CMIF backing for infrastructure supporting Frontier’s PAK lithium project
CMIF backing for infrastructure supporting Frontier’s PAK lithium project
8th October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Frontier Lithium has been awarded up to C$6.1-million in funding from the government’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) to support infrastructure for its PAK lithium... 


First Africa Metals announces exceptionally high-grade lithium at Zambia project
7th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Private UK mining exploration company First Africa Metals says rock chip sampling has confirmed exceptionally high-grade lithium-bearing pegmatites at its Misika project, in the Southern province... 


Kali expands Pilbara lithium holdings, amends SQM JV
7th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Kali Metals on Monday announced the acquisition of two new tenements - DOM’s Hill and Pear Creek – in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. These tenements, which Kali is buying from... 


Arizona Lithium cashes in on noncore Prairie project land
Arizona Lithium cashes in on noncore Prairie project land
7th October 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Arizona Lithium has announced it will raise A$11-million in cash by selling noncore acreage and data at the Prairie lithium project, in Canada, to Homestead Energy. Homestead is a... 


By buying Arcadium, Rio would gain access to lithium mines, processing facilities and deposits in Argentina, Australia, Canada and the US.
Rio Tinto looks to snap up Arcadium before lithium prices recover
7th October 2024 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto is in talks to buy lithium producer Arcadium Lithium, both companies confirmed on Monday, with the global miner pouncing following a slump in prices for the ultralight metal essential to... 


India, US sign pact to cooperate on critical battery mineral supply chains
4th October 2024 By: Reuters

Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo signed an agreement on Thursday to cooperate on strengthening supply chains in the two countries for lithium, cobalt and... 


A lithium mine in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe softens stance on local lithium processing after price collapse
3rd October 2024 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe has softened its requirements for lithium miners to process the mineral locally, a government official said on Thursday, as the industry battles to survive a price slump over the past... 


Premier raises £550 000
3rd October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Multi-commodity mining and natural resource development company Premier African Minerals has raised £550 000, before expenses, through the issue of about 1.75-billion shares at an issue price of... 


Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati
South Africa needs to transition to renewable energy, Eskom chair tells Joburg Indaba
2nd October 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa needs to transition into renewable energy in a way that continues to protect the country’s energy availability, Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati told the Joburg Indaba on Wednesday.... 


A forklift carrying bags of lithium concentrate
Miner Sinomine decries tough Zimbabwe conditions amid lithium price slump
2nd October 2024 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe's poor infrastructure and policy inconsistencies are worsening the impact of depressed lithium prices on producers of the material mainly used in battery technologies, a Zimbabwean unit of... 


Rio Tinto partners with UK firm to develop lithium supply chain
Rio Tinto partners with UK firm to develop lithium supply chain
1st October 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global mining major Rio Tinto has teamed up with UK-based lithium refinery developer Green Lithium to establish an end-to-end lithium supply chain for the UK and EU's automotive and battery... 


Savannah Resources delays start of Portuguese lithium production to 2027
Savannah Resources delays start of Portuguese lithium production to 2027
1st October 2024 By: Reuters

ondon-based Savannah Resources has delayed the expected start date for production of its lithium project in northern Portugal to 2027, it said on Monday, blaming changes in government. The... 


Access to low-cost, green energy makes Quebec a prime location for lithium conversion.
Lithium Universe unveils plans for Quebec refinery project
30th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian company Lithium Universe is progressing its strategy to address the “lithium conversion gap” in North America by establishing a Canada-based lithium chemicals operation. The company... 


Inaugural shipment of Kathleen Valley spodumene concentrate sets sail
Inaugural shipment of Kathleen Valley spodumene concentrate sets sail
30th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian lithium producer Liontown Resources has successfully loaded and dispatched its inaugural shipment of spodumene concentrate from its flagship Kathleen Valley operations, in Western... 


Chile Mining Minister Aurora Williams
Chile pinpoints new lithium areas for private-sector development
27th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Chile has identified new lithium areas that will be offered to the private sector as authorities attempt to tap more of the world’s biggest reserves of the battery metal, despite a current glut in... 



The Permian Basin is one of North America’s largest oil and gas producing basins, with about 19-million barrels of lithium infused water produced every day.
Volt achieves first lithium production
27th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Volt Lithium has started US field operations in the Permian basin in Texas, shifting from development to production. The first-lithium production milestone, president and CEO Alex... 


Andrada CEO Anthony Viljoen
Andrada reports higher ore production, processing in midyear update
26th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Aim- and OTCQB-listed Andrada Mining has reported year-on-year increases in ore production and processing in its unaudited operational update for the first six months and the second quarter of its... 


QXR now has exposure to three US lithium brine projects
26th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-listed QX Resources (QXR) has renegotiated an option agreement over the Liberty lithium brine project, in California, to reduce option payments and to also include an option to acquire an... 


China’s Tianqi to keep fighting for role in SQM lithium deal
China’s Tianqi to keep fighting for role in SQM lithium deal
25th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Tianqi Lithium vowed to continue its battle for a say in a planned deal to share ownership of one of the world’s biggest lithium operations, a case the company sees as crucial for future Chinese... 


South West Arkansas lithium project in final negotiations for $225m govt award
South West Arkansas lithium project in final negotiations for $225m govt award
23rd September 2024 By: Darren Parker

US-based company SWA Lithium, which is a jointly owned subsidiary of TSX- and NYSE-listed near-commercial lithium developer Standard Lithium and energy company Equinor, has been selected for up to... 


Dominic Barton
Rio Tinto chair warns mining deals won't solve supply crisis
23rd September 2024 By: Bloomberg

The world needs more mines to cope with rising demand for key energy-transition metals like copper, as mergers and acquisitions will not plug a looming supply gap, Rio Tinto Group chairman Dominic... 


An artist impression of Red Rock Converter as seen from the north-east on the proposed site in Red Rock.
Rock Tech completes study for Ontario lithium conversion facility
20th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Lithium company Rock Tech has confirmed the economic and operational feasibility of constructing a lithium conversion facility in Red Rock, Ontario, following the completion of a scoping study.... 


Namibia court ruling clears path for Lepidico exploration
19th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Perth-based critical minerals developer Lepidico has secured access to a key public road in Namibia, essential for reaching its exploration tenement, following a ruling by the High Court of... 


Lubambe mine in Zambia
Firm says there are risks but also opportunities with new Zambian mining laws
18th September 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With Zambia in the process of amending its Mines and Minerals Development Act of 2015 through a Minerals Bill, law firm May and Co legal practitioner and Zambian High Court advocate Maloba Nalomba... 


Study finds Renard diamond facility can be repurposed for lithium production
Study finds Renard diamond facility can be repurposed for lithium production
17th September 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-headquartered Winsome Resources has outlined a path to production for its Adina project, in Quebec, Canada, with a scoping study determining that the Renard diamond mine’s processing... 


worker in PPE walking along coal stoockpile
1.25m coal jobs could be lost globally by 2035, report says
17th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Research firm McKinsey’s inaugural ‘Global Materials Perspective’ report shows that, while the green energy transition could generate 340 000 global jobs to scale critical minerals and metals... 


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