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Ghana to launch 'monster mines' to boost gold production
30th August 2024 By: Reuters

Africa's top gold producer Ghana will commission its first large-scale greenfield mine in more than a decade in November, with expected annual production of more than 350 000 oz, the head of its... 


Mount Marion, in Australia
Lithium bust spurs Ganfeng to delay project capex as losses hit
30th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Battery-material giant Ganfeng Lithium Group said it would delay spending on projects that do not generate “significant” near-term returns after posting a first-half loss, as the industry faces a... 


Lilac Solutions has raised over $300-million to commercialise its direct lithium extraction technology.
Lithium startups bet on high demand in battery-powered future
29th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

As the world leans into electrification, it will need more lithium. A key ingredient in the batteries that power everything from electric vehicles to cell phones, demand is projected to accelerate... 


The quality of Greenbushes shines through
Softer metal prices hit IGO bottom line
29th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Miner and explorer IGO has posted full-year profit of A$3-million, a significant drop from the A$549-million posted in the 2023 financial year. The results were impacted by an A$172-million... 


Chris Ellison
Mining billionaire who banned work from home targets coffee runs
29th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Staff at billionaire Chris Ellison’s mining company have already been banned from working from home. Stepping outside for a coffee could well be the next endangered perk. “I want to hold them... 


Mineral Resources posts annual profit slump on weaker lithium prices
28th August 2024 By: Reuters

Australian diversified miner Mineral Resources reported a nearly 80% slump in its annual profit on Wednesday, hit by weaker lithium prices despite record shipment volumes. The demand for lithium -... 


American Lithium CEO resigns
28th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V- and Nasdaq-listed American Lithium has announced the resignation of Simon Clarke as CEO and director with effect from September 1. He is stepping down to pursue other interests, the company... 


The Hombre Muerto West project, in Argentina
Galan moves on to Chinese backing as Glencore agreement stalls
27th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-listed Galan Lithium on Tuesday announced an offtake prepayment memorandum of understanding with China’s Chengdu Chemphys Chemical Industry. The company also confirmed that the... 


BYD executive VP Stella Li
BYD says fate of lithium project is in hands of Chile government
27th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

BYD said the timing of its lithium project in Chile remains up in the air as the Chinese electric vehicle juggernaut continues to negotiate with authorities in the South American nation. In April... 


A gloved hand holding lithium
Zijin to miss lithium output target and control pace of projects
27th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Zijin Mining Group, China’s most valuable miner and an aspiring lithium giant, said it will miss its production guidance for the battery material this year as prices continue to languish. Zijin’s... 


Frontier progressing work on PAK lithium DFS
26th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian exploration and development company Frontier Lithium is targeting 2025 for the completion of a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the PAK project, in Ontario. The company is using... 


Tony Rovira
Azure CEO steps down after 21 years
26th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Lithium company Azure Minerals on Monday announced that Tony Rovira had stepped down as CEO of the company. This followed the company’s A$1.7-billion takeover earlier this year by SH Mining – a... 


Pilbara slashes spending after plunge in profits
Pilbara slashes spending after plunge in profits
26th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Lithium miner Pilbara Minerals has cut spending on its longer-term expansion projects after a crash in full-year net income that was driven by plunging prices for the battery metal. Capital... 


Marula starts site preparations for installation of ore sorter at Blesberg
23rd August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Africa-focused mining and development company Marula Mining has started site preparations to allow for the installation and commissioning of an ore sorter at its Blesberg lithium and tantalum mine,... 


Lithium mining is slowly sinking Chile's Atacama salt flat, study shows
Lithium mining is slowly sinking Chile's Atacama salt flat, study shows
22nd August 2024 By: Reuters

Chile's Atacama salt flat is sinking at a rate of 1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 inches) per year due to lithium brine extraction, according to a study by the University of Chile. The study used satellite... 


Patriot targets 400 000 t/y in Shaakichiuwaanaan Phase 1
Patriot targets 400 000 t/y in Shaakichiuwaanaan Phase 1
22nd August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Dual-listed Patriot Battery Metals has announced the results of a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Shaakichiuwaanaan project, in the James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. The PEA... 


Sibanye CEO Neal Froneman
Sibanye secures €500m green loan to develop its Keliber lithium project
22nd August 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE- and NYSE-listed Sibanye-Stillwater has executed a €500-million green loan financing facility for its Keliber lithium project, in Finland, through its subsidiary Keliber Technology Oy. The... 


SQM keeps expanding into lithium glut but vows market review
SQM keeps expanding into lithium glut but vows market review
22nd August 2024 By: Bloomberg

The world’s No. 2 lithium producer SQM shipped record-high volume last quarter and vowed to keep growing production in Chile even as slumping prices prompt a review of “less attractive” markets.... 


SQM's operations in Chile
Chile's SQM posts 63% slump in profit, expects weak lithium prices to stay
21st August 2024 By: Reuters

Chile's SQM, the world's second-largest lithium producer, reported a bigger-than-expected 63.2% slide in its quarterly profit on Wednesday due to weak prices of the battery metal, which it expects... 


E3 aims to transform Alberta’s lithium brine into battery gold
E3 aims to transform Alberta’s lithium brine into battery gold
20th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian company E3 Lithium is making progress on its path to transforming Alberta into a major player in the global lithium market. The company last week announced government funding for its... 


Aterian to start drilling on Rwanda project in September
19th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed critical metal-focused exploration and development company Aterian expects to start drilling at the HCK project, in Rwanda, in September. The project is a joint venture with... 


Ganfeng takes stake in Lithium Argentina project
Ganfeng takes stake in Lithium Argentina project
19th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

China’s Ganfeng has purchased a $70-million stake in Proyecto Pastos Grandes from TSX- and NYSE-listed Lithium Americas (Argentina). This investment equates to a 14.9% ownership stake in the... 


Core calls on Charger board to ‘engage constructively’
Core calls on Charger board to ‘engage constructively’
19th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian hard-rock lithium company Core Lithium has called on the board of fellow ASX-listed Charger Metals to “engage constructively” and provide the company with access to due diligence... 


Nedbank CIB Head of Infrastructure, Energy and Telecommunications Mike Peo.
Major shift to green energy under way by mining houses across Africa – Nedbank CIB
16th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Virtually every mining house in South Africa is in the process of procuring green electrons, and similar advances are taking place across the African continent, from the Democratic Republic of... 


Patriot Battery makes senior appointment
15th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and ASX-listed Patriot Battery has announced the appointment of Alex Eastwood in the newly created role of executive vice president for commercial, starting immediately. Eastwood, a lawyer by... 


Chris Gale and Dale Henderson
Pilbara Minerals diversifies with Brazil lithium project buy
15th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia’s Pilbara Minerals on Thursday announced the acquisition of fellow ASX-listed Latin Resources. The all-share deal will deliver Pilbara its second, 100%-owned tier-one, hard-rock lithium... 


Dawie Roodt
Be prepared for new economic future as biggest Electra Mining Africa show approaches
14th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s preparation for a brand new economic future is coinciding with the biggest ever Electra Mining Africa show, which takes place in Johannesburg, from September 2-6. Five interconnected... 


Astute optimises Nevada lithium projects
13th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Astute Metals has decided to relinquish two projects in Nevada, as it focuses its resources and time on the projects it believes have the greatest potential to create value for... 


CleanTech's Viento Adino project.
Chile-focused DLE lithium developer heads for Australian market
13th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Aim-listed lithium exploration and development company CleanTech Lithium (CTL), headed by mining veteran Steve Kesler, has announced its planned dual-listing on the ASX next month, along with an... 


The Arcadia lithium mine in Zimbabwe
China drives African lithium surge to lock in key battery metal
12th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Chinese miners and refiners are driving a surge in African lithium output, shrugging off concerns over a glut to lock in future supplies of the critical battery metal. The continent is projected to... 


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