After extensive negotiations, the Empresa Pública Nacional Estratégica de Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (YLB) and the community of Río Grande in Potosí have reached an agreement aimed at addressing community demands and fostering cooperation in lithium production and environmental management. The agreement came after 20 hours of dialogue and was formalized in a meeting led...
READ MOREEnvironmental Concerns in Nickel Production Advocacy for Enhanced Environmental Regulations in China Andrew Forrest, chairman of Australia’s Fortescue Metals Group, has called upon Chinese authorities to enforce stricter environmental standards within their global nickel supply chain. He emphasized the severe ecological damage caused by the mining and processing of nickel ores in China and expressed...
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Vulcan Energy has announced the commencement of lithium chloride production at its extraction plant in Germany, marking a pivotal step towards the creation of battery-grade lithium hydroxide. This development represents a significant advancement in sustainable lithium production, utilizing geothermal energy for the process. Cris Moreno, the Chief Executive Officer of Vulcan Energy, highlighted the uniqueness...
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European Metals Holdings has successfully completed a crucial phase in its development efforts by producing lithium hydroxide monohydrate from the pregnant leach solution generated in its larger-scale Cinovec pilot program. This achievement marks a significant step forward in the company’s endeavors to establish an industrial-scale Lithium Chemical Plant (LCP) capable of producing both lithium carbonate...
READ MORENorth American Lithium (NAL), co-owned by Piedmont and Sayona Mining, is experiencing a successful ramp-up in its spodumene production, surpassing initial targets and setting multiple production records in March 2024. The plant’s process recoveries have exceeded expectations, with a recent achievement of 69% lithium recovery, surpassing the ramp-up goal of 67%. Spodumene concentrate production has...
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European Energy Metals has finalized an agreement with Capella Minerals Ltd. to acquire full ownership of the Finnish Pegmatite Project, enhancing its position in the lithium exploration sector. This new arrangement supersedes a previous earn-in agreement, granting European Energy Metals complete control over the project without further obligations to Capella. As part of the acquisition...
READ MOREIn a recent update from the Australian Office of the Chief Economist (AOCE), the global lithium market is undergoing significant adjustments. After experiencing a drop in prices by 50% year-on-year, lithium producers worldwide have scaled back output and deferred expansion plans. This decision comes in response to a substantial decrease in lithium prices since 2023,...
READ MOREThe National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (BRIN) is making strides with a new research endeavor aimed at revolutionizing lithium battery recycling. This innovative approach promises enhanced efficiency, higher lithium recovery rates, and a significant reduction in environmental impact, according to Erik Prasetyo, a researcher from BRIN’s Mining Technology Research Center. Prasetyo shared that...
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Ganfeng Lithium has entered into a cooperation agreement with Pilbara Minerals to conduct a joint Feasibility Study aimed at establishing a new facility for the production of lithium chemicals. This collaboration marks a significant step in strengthening the relationship between the two companies, with the goal of ensuring a stable supply of raw materials, increasing...
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Full Circle Lithium (“FCL”), a leading manufacturer and recycler of lithium products in the United States, has announced a new partnership with a second US-based specialty industrial and chemicals company to extract and process lithium from the company’s lithium-rich brine. This arrangement will leverage FCL’s proprietary direct lithium extraction processing technology, known for its high...
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E3 Lithium, a leading lithium development company in Canada, has announced the receipt of the final installment of $375,000 from a $1.8 million CAD grant awarded by Alberta Innovates in 2021. This grant was pivotal in scaling up E3 Lithium’s Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology from a laboratory prototype to a field pilot plant, marking...
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Kazakhstan finds itself at the center of international attention following the discovery of significant lithium reserves, valued at $15.7 billion, in the eastern part of the country. Western interest, particularly from the HMS German industrial concern, in extracting this critical resource for energy storage technologies underscores the strategic importance of lithium in the global transition...
READ MOREApril witnessed a significant uptick in the production of lithium batteries, marking an approximate 10% increase from the previous month, as reported by market research from GGII. This surge is on the heels of a marked recovery in battery and positive electrode production in March, surpassing January’s production levels. Notably, the production rate of upstream...
READ MOREPursuit Minerals has officially initiated the first phase of operations at its Lithium Carbonate Pilot Plant. This significant development marks a key milestone in the company’s endeavor to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate. The pilot plant, now fully commissioned, is set to embark on producing lithium carbonate through a conventional evaporation process, aiming for an annual...
READ MOREFrance is on the brink of a pivotal shift in its approach to mining, particularly with lithium, a critical component for the energy transition. A public debate initiated on March 11, running until July 7, invites feedback on the lithium mine project in Echassières, promoted by Imerys. This consultation, a sector first, transcends local matters,...
READ MOREYacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (YLB), under the leadership of Executive President Karla Calderón, has officially confirmed the production of 3,000 tons of lithium carbonate for this year from its Industrial Plant situated in the Salar de Uyuni’s southern Industrial Complex, Potosí department. This announcement not only underscores Bolivia’s burgeoning role in the lithium market but...
READ MORELithium Universe has made a strategic decision, choosing Bécancour Port in Quebec, Canada, as the key import hub for spodumene, essential for its upcoming lithium carbonate refinery. This decision comes on the heels of securing a prime location for the refinery, positioned just 2.5 kilometers from the port, marking a significant step forward in the...
READ MOREAustralia’s Pilbara Minerals, in partnership with Chinese firm Ganfeng Lithium, has announced plans to conduct a feasibility study on the potential construction of a lithium conversion facility, capable of producing 32,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate or hydroxide annually. The study’s completion is targeted for the March quarter of 2025, with the location of the...
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SQM, a leading global lithium producer, has declared its intention to transfer its lithium mining concessions in northern Chile to a joint venture with the state-owned copper giant, Codelco. This strategic move aims to consolidate efforts in exploiting the lithium reserves deemed strategic by the Chilean government. Following an extraordinary shareholder meeting, SQM revealed plans...
READ MOREMatabeleland region is rapidly establishing itself as Zimbabwe’s central hub for lithium-oriented companies, with four high-impact firms at various stages of exploration and production, poised to significantly contribute to the country’s economic growth and enhance livelihoods. Amidst a global surge in demand for lithium, used in electric vehicle batteries, Zimbabwe, ranked as the sixth-largest lithium...
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Rosatom, a leading nuclear energy corporation in Europe, has embarked on lithium exploration activities in Edo State, Nigeria, following approval from the state government to establish a lithium processing plant. Enaholo Ojiefoh, the Commissioner of Mining and Energy, revealed in a discussion with journalists in Benin City that Rosatom’s team has been conducting exploration since...
READ MOREAlbemarle, standing as the globe’s leading lithium producer, has unveiled its plan to host a series of auctions for its lithium products on the Metalshub digital trading platform. The inaugural auction, featuring 10,000 metric tons of spodumene ore, is set for March 26, aiming to enhance price discovery and ensure a transparent, equitable process for...
READ MOREA substantial lithium mining initiative is underway at Échassières in the Allier region, orchestrated by Imerys, with an anticipated start date in 2028. This project, strongly backed by both the state and local officials, has sparked controversy among the residents concerned about potential environmental impacts, particularly on soil quality and water access. Imerys France stands...
READ MOREMineral Resources has finalized a Binding Heads of Agreement with Poseidon Nickel to purchase the Lake Johnston nickel concentrator plant and its associated land. The company plans to transform Lake Johnston into a key lithium processing hub in the southern Goldfields region, aligning with its strategy to enhance lithium processing capabilities. This acquisition enables Mineral...
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