lithium

Volt Lithium has introduced an innovative method for extracting lithium from oil field brines, positioning the company at the forefront of sustainable and efficient lithium production. This development could significantly impact the lithium market, offering a more environmentally friendly and cost-...

A global mining leader, Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO), reviewed the first half of the year and evaluated progress across key projects such as Simandou in Guinea, Oyu Tolgoi in Mongolia, and Jadar in Serbia. “We are growing with discipline in the materials the world needs for the energy transition,...

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WASHINGTON — While copper, lithium, nickel and cobalt often grab headlines when it comes to battery metals, there is an array of other minerals important to the energy transition away from fossil fuels. As the importance of manganese, graphite, silicon and fluorspar grows alongside demand for...

Australian lithium producer Liontown Resources (OTC:LINRF) has signed a $250 million strategic partnership with South Korean battery producer LG Energy Solution. This strategic partnership aims to secure a steady supply of lithium, a critical material for electric vehicles and other green...

WASHINGTON — Lithium prices could rise by more than 60% to hit $20,000 per metric ton, privately held mining exploration and services company GeoXplore Corp.'s CEO Clive Ashworth said at a mining conference this month. After reaching a record around $80,000 per metric ton in China in 2022, lithium...

WASHINGTON — Australia-listed Chariot Corp.‘s early-stage strategy for lithium development in the United States involves acquiring extensive land holdings. The company has 3,634 claims in Wyoming, Nevada and Oregon, a number it says is more than any other lithium company in the United States...

Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) shares are trading higher on Wednesday. The company reportedly intends to conduct additional auctions for lithium, the metal used in electric vehicle batteries. This move aims to enhance price transparency and foster a clearer understanding of the typically opaque...

Alex Wylie is the driving force behind Volt Lithium (OTC:VLTLF). The company specializes in sourcing a key metal for the green energy transition. "I always thought I'd like to be the CEO of an international company,” Wyle tells Benzinga. “That's why I got my CPA. You need to understand...

WASHINGTON — Volatility in lithium pricing in China is helping attract retail-level investors to mining companies in the battery metal's industry, Patriot Battery Metals (OTC:PMETF) CEO Ken Brinsden said at a mining conference this month. One of the reasons for volatility in the lithium market is...

Pilbara Minerals (OTC:PILBF), Australia’s leading lithium producer, plans to expand the production capacity at its flagship Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia. The company will allocate A$1.2 billion (US $800 million) to this expansion, which is set to boost lithium spodumene output...

Serbia is poised to grant Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) approval to develop Europe's largest lithium mine. The Jadar project, which was suspended in 2022, could start production by 2028, providing Europe with metal much needed for its electric vehicle (EV) industry. "New guarantees from Rio Tinto and the...

Chile's state-owned mining company, Codelco, is targeting the start of lithium production at its Maricunga site by 2030. The Santiago, Chile-based company is developing the project from scratch and searching for a partner for such an endeavor. Rothschild & Co is evaluating partner candidates,...

One of the largest U.S. lithium projects recently cleared a key permitting milestone after lengthy delays. But it’s just one step in a nation where mine permitting is a key choke point for the Biden administration’s ambitions to ramp up domestic production of metals crucial to the...

The growing trend of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) adoption is poised to reshape the landscape for essential raw materials. Bill Peterson from JPMorgan outlines how this shift impacts the demand for lithium, rare earths, copper and aluminum. For investors, this shift comes with significant...