Pure Lithium Corporation, a vertically integrated lithium metal battery technology company, has received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technology Office to scale the production of lithium metal anodes using recycled lithium metal. The initiative is being carried out in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory. The project focuses on recovering lithium metal waste...
READ MORERussia plans to begin industrial lithium production by 2030, targeting an output of at least 60,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate annually as part of its strategy to reduce reliance on imports and expand domestic battery production, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. The move aligns with directives from President Vladimir Putin,...
READ MOREZijin Mining is ramping up its global expansion with plans to significantly increase copper, gold, and lithium production over the next five years. The China-based company, with a market capitalization of approximately $60 billion, aims to produce 1.5 million tons of copper and 3.2 million ounces of gold annually by 2028. At the 2025 Prospectors...
READ MOREBolivia is facing growing public opposition to contracts signed with Chinese and Russian firms to exploit its vast lithium reserves, with local communities arguing the deals provide little benefit to the country. The controversy has led the Bolivian Chamber of Deputies to suspend parliamentary discussions on the agreements, pending further consultations with civil society groups....
READ MOREAtlas Lithium has successfully received its modular Dense Media Separation (DMS) lithium processing plant at the Port of Santos, Brazil, marking a significant step toward its goal of becoming a key lithium producer in Brazil’s Lithium Valley. The facility, fully owned and paid for by Atlas Lithium, was transported via the cargo vessel Irene’s Wisdom...
READ MOREChina’s lithium carbonate production reached 64,100 tonnes in February, marking a 0.8% increase from the previous month, according to Mysteel’s updated survey, which covers 68 companies and 83 production bases. The slight monthly increase was driven by ramped-up output from new production capacities and steady operations at major refineries optimizing costs. Additionally, refineries processing outsourced...
READ MOREEcoPro Innovation has signed a joint development agreement with Canadian power company Hydro-Quebec to advance next-generation lithium metal cathode technology. The agreement marks a significant expansion for EcoPro Innovation, moving beyond lithium processing into cathode material development and strengthening its position in the all-solid-state battery market. The signing ceremony took place at the InterContinental Hotel...
READ MOREGermany’s subsoil contains up to 26.51 million metric tons of lithium, according to findings from the Li+Fluid project, a research initiative examining lithium-rich fluids in the North German Plain and Thuringian Basin. Researchers detected lithium concentrations of up to 66 mg/l in fluids, particularly in water sourced from Rotliegend sandstones, the Zechstein carbonate, and the...
READ MORELithium Americas has announced a strategic investment of $250 million from Orion Resource Partners LP to support the development and construction of Phase 1 of the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada. Orion has committed to purchasing senior unsecured convertible notes totaling $195 million and entering into a Production Payment Agreement (PPA) worth $25 million,...
READ MOREFrontier Lithium has secured commitments from both the federal and Ontario governments to support the development of a lithium conversion facility in Thunder Bay. The project aligns with Canada’s goal of establishing a complete critical minerals supply chain. The facility will process lithium from Frontier’s PAK project, producing about 20,000 tonnes of lithium salts annually....
READ MOREThe lithium market is experiencing a sharp price drop due to increased global supply and weaker demand. In February 2025, lithium carbonate CIF North Asia prices fell below $10,000 per metric ton, marking a 4.5% decline to $9,550/t, the lowest level since February 2021. Analysts anticipate further production cuts throughout 2025 to stabilize the market....
READ MORELithium-ion battery recycler Aqua Metals has successfully produced what it claims to be the first cathode active material (CAM) made entirely from domestically sourced recycled nickel. This breakthrough represents a significant step toward building a cleaner and more secure U.S. battery supply chain. Using its proprietary AquaRefining process, Reno-based Aqua Metals recovered high-purity nickel from...
READ MORERio Tinto has finalized its acquisition of Arcadium Lithium for $6.7 billion, following the approval of the Scheme of Arrangement by the Royal Court of Jersey on 5 March. Arcadium Lithium will now be rebranded as Rio Tinto Lithium and will include the Rincon lithium project as part of its portfolio. This acquisition strengthens Rio...
READ MOREChilean lithium producer SQM plans to reduce its investment budget to $1.2 billion in 2025, down from $1.6 billion in the previous year. Capital expenditures for lithium assets will decrease from $1.3 billion to approximately $900 million, with $550 million allocated for projects in Chile and $350 million for international developments. SQM’s revenue from lithium...
READ MORESapura Industrial Bhd has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China-based lithium battery firm Zhejiang Zhongze Precision Technology Co Ltd to establish an industrial and commercial battery component manufacturing facility in Malaysia. The agreement, signed between Sapura Industrial’s wholly-owned subsidiary SIB Ventures Sdn Bhd and Zhejiang Zhongze, lays the groundwork for negotiations on...
READ MOREPursuit has reached a significant milestone in the development of the Rio Grande Sur Lithium Project, with the successful completion of hydrostatic circuit testing and the commencement of synthetic brine processing. This marks a key step toward commercial-scale lithium production. Pursuit Managing Director & CEO Aaron Revelle emphasized the importance of this achievement, stating, “Successfully...
READ MOREThe lithium industrial complex in Llipi, located in the department of Potosí, produced just 2,064 tons of lithium carbonate in 2024, falling well short of its planned annual capacity of 15,000 tons. This output represents only 13.7% of the facility’s expected production. Omar Alarcón, executive president of Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos (YLB), provided a breakdown...
READ MOREMidland Exploration, in partnership with Rio Tinto Exploration Canada (RTEC), has announced the launch of a second lithium drilling campaign at the Galinee project. Located approximately 5 kilometers east of the Adina lithium deposit owned by Winsome Resources, the project is wholly owned by Midland and is under an option agreement with RTEC, initially signed...
READ MOREChina’s production of battery-grade lithium carbonate reached 670,000 metric tons in 2024, marking a 45% increase from the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Thursday. The lithium market continues to face turbulence, with the most traded lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange closing...
READ MOREMobec Innovation has inaugurated its first lithium battery recycling facility in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, marking a step toward enhancing India’s clean energy infrastructure. The plant, with an annual processing capacity of 6,000 tons, aims to reduce the nation’s dependence on imported critical minerals while advancing sustainability goals. Expanding beyond its core focus on B2B mobile...
READ MOREArcadium Lithium has released its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, following the announcement of its pending acquisition by Rio Tinto in October 2024. Due to the ongoing transaction, the company has withdrawn its prior financial guidance and will not provide guidance for 2025. Arcadium Lithium also opted not to hold an earnings conference...
READ MORESibanye Stillwater announced on Wednesday that it will not proceed with its planned investment in the Rhyolite Ridge lithium project in Nevada, citing the sharp decline in lithium prices. Following a review of updated studies on the project, Johannesburg-based Sibanye determined that the investment no longer met its required hurdle rates under prudent pricing assumptions....
READ MOREMobec Innovation has inaugurated its first lithium battery recycling facility in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, with an annual processing capacity of 6,000 tonnes. The plant aims to reduce India’s dependence on imported critical minerals while aligning with national sustainability goals. The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board has granted environmental certifications for the facility. Expanding beyond its...
READ MORECosmos Exploration and Vulcan Energy Resources have commenced testing in Germany for a synthetic lithium brine extraction process, marking a key milestone in their development of an advanced lithium recovery technology. The testing at Vulcan’s facility is the first step in refining extraction parameters before bench- and pilot-scale trials with bulk brine samples. Vulcan’s proprietary...
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