lithium

The Biden Administration on Thursday issued final approval for Ioneer’s lithium mine, a big step toward bringing battery material sourcing to the U.S. What To Know: Ioneer announced it received its federal permit for the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada from the Bureau of Land...

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recently discovered a significant lithium reserve beneath southwestern Arkansas. Through water testing and artificial intelligence, the agency found as much as 19 million tons of lithium — enough to supply the nation's green tech transition. "Our research was able...

In a recent study, researchers have suggested that Arkansas could potentially hold a significant amount of lithium, a crucial component for electric car batteries and other high-tech products. What Happened: The researchers, in a study published in the journal Science Advances, have estimated that...

Lithium Americas Corp. (NYSE:LAC) shares are trading higher after the company announced it inked a new investment deal with General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) to establish a joint venture (JV) for developing and operating the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada. Under the deal, General Motors will...

The Serbian parliament didn't accept the opposition's proposal to modify the country's mining law to ban the exploration and exploitation of lithium and boron. Such a decision would have ended Rio Tinto's (NYSE:RIO) multi-billion dollar Jadar project. After a four-day discussion, the 214 members...

On Monday, Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) confirmed that it is in non-binding talks to acquire Arcadium Lithium (NYSE:ALTM), a major lithium miner formed from the merger of Livent and Allkem. Both companies clarified that the discussions are preliminary, and there is no certainty that a transaction will...

News of the suspension, initially circulated by UBS based on industry sources, was later confirmed by CATL itself. In a statement to Reuters, they acknowledged that "based on recent lithium carbonate market conditions, the company plans to make adjustments on lithium carbonate production in Yichun...

As global interest rates fluctuate and currency values shift, Sigma Lithium prepares for future growth while staying committed to environmentally sustainable lithium production. The company, which will participate in the upcoming Benzinga Small-Cap Conference, is focused on leveraging these...

At the virtual event AutoRevolution: The Future of Mobility and EVs, hosted by Benzinga and sponsored by Dragonfly Energy, Dr. Denis Phares, CEO of Dragonfly, shared details about the company's latest milestone: a $30-million licensing agreement with Stryten Energy. The deal, which centers around...

Lithium Americas Corp (NYSE:LAC) and General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) are facing delays in closing their $330 million Tranche 2 investment. Both parties are looking for “mutually beneficial” solutions as they reassess the deal. The investment was initially structured as an equity deal, but...

BAIYU Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYU) shares are experiencing upward movement following the announcement of a substantial $60 million contract to supply electric lithium batteries to Feng’s Auto Parts, a well-established U.S.-based auto parts supplier. This deal marks an important milestone for...

Volt Lithium (OTC:VLTLF) has announced the deployment and installation of its first Field Unit in the Permian Basin, Texas. After over a year of discussions with major oil companies in the region, this development represents a major milestone for the company. "Our team is thrilled to share that we...

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against a lithium drilling project in Arizona. The project, which is being challenged by the Hualapai Tribe, has been put on hold due to its potential threat to sacred lands. What Happened: The U.S. Bureau of Land Management approved the...

American Battery Technology (NASDAQ:ABAT) CEO Ryan Melsert spoke to Benzinga about the latest company milestones, the state of the market and what it means to be a vital metals supplier for the burgeoning green energy sector. BZ: What’s your relationship like with the retail investment...

Wealth Minerals remains focused on lithium extraction in Chile to address the growing global need for this essential resource. Tim McCutcheon, an advisory board member at Wealth Minerals, detailed the company's strategic plans during the Digging Deeper: The Future of Mining virtual event. He...