Arizona Lithium has commenced drilling at the Prairie Lithium Project in Saskatchewan, Canada. This marks the beginning of the first commercial lithium production plant in Canada, with drilling operations starting on Pad 1. Production and disposal testing of the wells on Pad 1 will begin in June, and drilling activities will continue across Pad 1,...
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According to the latest lithium statistics published by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in January 2024, Australia remains the dominant force in global lithium production. In 2023, Australia produced an estimated 86,000 metric tons of lithium, surpassing the combined output of the next two largest producers, Chile and China. Top Five Lithium Producing Countries...
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Piedmont Lithium is a U.S. mining company focused on advancing a multi-asset, integrated lithium business to support a clean energy economy and enhance U.S. and global energy security. The company aims to supply lithium hydroxide to the electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing supply chains in North America by processing spodumene concentrate from its own...
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ACME Lithium has announced that Snow Lake Energy has initiated the 2024 exploration program at the Shatford Lake Project in Ontario, Canada. This program, designed in collaboration with Critical Discoveries, comprises four phases. Phase 1, which involved compiling and analyzing past exploration data, has been completed. Phase 2 has now commenced, focusing on initial prospecting...
READ MORESpecialists from Rosneft’s scientific institutes in St. Petersburg and Krasnoyarsk have successfully conducted pilot tests of a new technology for producing lithium carbonate from hydromineral raw materials mined at the Yurubcheno-Tokhomskoye and Kuyumbinskoye fields. Lithium carbonate is a crucial raw material for producing lithium hydroxide, which is used in lithium batteries, steel production, pharmaceuticals, and...
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Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) has successfully extracted lithium from seawater, as reported by CEO Robert Wilt to Reuters on May 21. “We are actually producing lithium from seawater now,” Wilt stated, though he noted that the project is currently at a pilot stage and not yet commercially viable. In a separate initiative, Saudi Arabian...
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Neometals, a developer of sustainable process technology, has begun the final electrolysis stage of its pilot test work program for the ELi Process at NESi, the testing facility of electrolyser vendor NORAM in Canada. This stage will involve electrolysing a purified lithium chloride solution from a South American brine source to produce lithium hydroxide as...
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Seibu Giken has announced its decision to acquire a 5% stake in Kumyoung, a South Korean company based in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. The acquisition aims to strengthen the partnership between the two companies and expand Seibu Giken’s reach in the global lithium-ion battery market. Seibu Giken, known for its equipment essential to lithium-ion battery production for...
READ MOREStrategic Developments and Global Shifts in the Metals Industry Aurubis’ Expansion and Sustainable Initiatives in Bulgaria Launch of Solar Power Plant Construction Aurubis, Germany’s leading copper producer and the largest in Europe, has initiated the construction of a solar power plant aimed at providing sustainable energy to its Pirdop facility in Bulgaria. This solar plant...
READ MOREMoroccan scientist and engineer Rachid Yazami has underscored Morocco’s significant potential in the lithium battery industry, focusing on both production and export opportunities. Speaking during the International Forum of Chemistry held in Rabat on May 15-16, Yazami highlighted the country’s rich resources and growing capabilities in this sector. With Morocco’s abundant phosphate and cobalt resources,...
READ MORELancaster Resources has received approval from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the Plan of Operations for the Alkali Flat Lithium Brine Phase 1 drill program. This follows the permit approval granted by the New Mexico Mining and Minerals Division (MMD) on April 30, 2024. Andrew Watson, Lancaster’s...
READ MOREPatriot Battery Metals announced the conclusion of its 9-month Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with chemical manufacturer Albemarle Corporation. Both parties agreed not to extend the MOU, allowing Patriot to explore a broader range of strategic partnerships within the downstream lithium sector. Patriot maintains a “constructive ongoing relationship” with Albemarle. During the MOU period, Albemarle’s investment...
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Over the past year, Chinese companies have begun production and exports of lithium in Zimbabwe, marking a significant development for both nations. Zimbabwe holds Africa’s largest lithium reserves, estimated to be around one-fifth of the continent’s total, while China is the world’s largest consumer of lithium, primarily for use in batteries for solar energy, electronics,...
READ MOREE3 Lithium and Imperial Oil have announced an expanded collaboration to advance a pilot plant in Canada’s oil patch, where they are jointly testing direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology. This partnership, initially established in 2022, focuses on the Clearwater project, which aims to extract naturally occurring lithium from oilfield brines. E3 Lithium, a Calgary-based junior...
READ MORELithium Universe is positioning itself to address an anticipated 700,000-tonne per year lithium carbonate gap in the North American electric vehicle (EV) market by establishing a refinery in Canada. The company aims to play a central role in what experts predict will be a vibrant third wave for the lithium market.The proposed refinery, to be...
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China Mineral Resources has announced significant developments in its lithium salt production and power infrastructure. The company, with an annual ore processing capacity of 4.18 million tons and 66,000 tons of battery-grade lithium salts, has achieved stable production. The company’s lithium mines ensure a steady supply of raw materials for its lithium salt operations. Efforts...
READ MOREExpansion of US Magnesium in the Lithium Market New Lithium Extraction Facility US startup International Battery Metals has formed a collaboration with US Magnesium to construct and operate a plant dedicated to the direct extraction of lithium from waste byproducts produced during the purification of magnesium salts into pure magnesium. The plant will be built...
READ MOREElemental Altus Royalties Corp. has successfully acquired a net smelter return (NSR) royalty that ranges from 1.25% to 1.40% on the HCK Lithium Project in Rwanda, currently under a joint venture with Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration Ltd. This acquisition extends to potentially include a second royalty on the Musasa lithium permit, also located in...
READ MOREGanfeng Lithium, based in Xinyu, Jiangxi province, has secured a significant deal to increase its ownership in one of the world’s largest lithium projects, located in Mali, West Africa. The company has finalized an agreement to purchase a 40% stake in the Goulamina project from Australia’s Leo Lithium for $342.7 million. This acquisition enhances Ganfeng’s...
READ MOREEquinor has purchased a 45% stake in two lithium project companies located in Southwest Arkansas and East Texas. The acquisition aligns with Equinor’s utilization of its expertise in oil and gas to advance these lithium projects. Morten Halleraker, Senior Vice President for New Business and Investments in Technology, Digital, and Innovation at Equinor, noted the...
READ MOREPremier African Minerals released an update on the significant advancements at its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum project. The flotation circuit, crucial for producing saleable spodumene concentrate, is now operating continuously, showing promising improvements in both grade and production volume. Operational Highlights: Challenges and Solutions: Resource Validation and Future Prospects:
READ MOREAnson Resources Limited has received a pivotal approval from the State of Utah, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Rights, for water (brine) extraction at its Green River Lithium Project. This marks the company’s first approval related to large-scale lithium production in Utah. Key Details: This permit is especially crucial as it supports the...
READ MOREInternational Battery Metals Ltd. (IBAT) has partnered with US Magnesium LLC to install the world’s first patented modular Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) plant. This innovative facility, strategically located at US Mag’s operations near Salt Lake City, Utah, will process lithium from waste-magnesium salts, marking a significant advancement in lithium extraction technology. The plant’s modular, mobile...
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In Lower Saxony, surrounded by rapeseed fields, a significant drilling effort is underway to tap into the potential of saline aquifers deep beneath the surface. The site, which sounds almost pastoral with its intermittent birdsong and the distant booms of shell detonations, is now a hub of activity. Here, at a depth of 3,800 meters,...
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