Further delays are expected in the construction of Albemarle's Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant near Bunbury in Western Australia (WA) after 13 workers tested positive for Covid-19.
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SCEE ramps up village security for BHP
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (SCEE) Group has been chosen as one of BHP’s construction contractors for its Village Security project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
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Labour shortages cause Kemerton concerns
Albemarle has further delayed the completion of the second stage of its Kemerton lithium processing plant (Kemerton II) near Bunbury in Western Australia until the second half of 2022.
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MinRes, Albemarle to restart Wodgina as lithium lifts
The MARBL lithium joint venture has decided to restart the Wodgina lithium mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, with production planned for the September quarter of 2022.
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Greenbushes construction planned for third plant
Talison Lithium will soon have its chemical grade processing plant 3 constructed at the Greenbushes mine in Western Australia, following a contracted awarded to Lycopodium.
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Albemarle hit by labour shortage at Kemerton
Albemarle has delayed the second stage of its Kemerton lithium processing plant until early 2022 following labour shortages in Western Australia.
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LPI restarts Greenbushes lithium exploration as market resurrects
Lithium Power International (LPI) is set to restart its lithium exploration in Western Australia, with a focus on the Greenbushes project in the state’s South West region.
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Albemarle to kick off Kemerton expansion in 2021
Albemarle is expecting to commission the expansion of the Kemerton lithium plant in Western Australia next year, with sales production starting in 2022.
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Albemarle to use ARMS Reliability management solution
Albemarle has chosen ARMS Reliability's asset strategy management software to enhance maintenance for its lithium hydroxide plant in Kemerton, Western Australia.
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MinRes dodges coronavirus impact at Iron Valley
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has experienced a climb in iron ore production during the March quarter, thanks to a ramp up at the Iron Valley operation in Western Australia.
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Albemarle’s Kemerton plant contracts SCEE
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (SCEE) has been awarded the electrical and instrumentation (E&I) works at MARBL's Kemerton lithium plant.
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Lithium, cobalt markets to recover next year
Demand for lithium and cobalt is set to improve next year following a disappointing 2019, according to Fitch Solutions.
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Albemarle backs lithium recharge to take 18 months
American lithium producer Albemarle Corp has warned that the challenging market conditions for the commodity could last another 18 months.
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Albemarle-MinRes suspend operations at Wodgina
Albemarle and Mineral Resources (MinRes) have made their first major decision as joint venture partners of the Wodgina lithium operation, placing it on care and maintenance due to challenging market conditions for the commodity.
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Albemarle, MinRes to seal $1.2bn Wodgina acquisition
Albemarle Corporation has received a green light from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) to acquire a 60 per cent interest in Mineral Resources’ (MinRes) Wodgina lithium project in Western Australia.
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Albemarle gains momentum at Kemerton with Kerman contract
Kerman Contracting has been awarded a contract by Albemarle Lithium for services at the company’s new lithium hydroxide production plant in Kemerton, Western Australia.
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MinRes sets long-term path with $850m investment in growth
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has described the past financial year as “the most significant” in the company's history.
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Monadelphous scores Albemarle contract at Kemerton lithium plant
Monadelphous has won a contract to provide services to Albemarle’s new Kemerton lithium hydroxide plant near Bunbury in Western Australia.
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Albemarle delays lithium plant expansion plans
Albemarle Corp has delayed construction of 125,000 tonnes of additional lithium conversion capacity due to a slump in prices.
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MinRes builds on Albemarle JV with updated lithium deal
Mineral Resources has revised its arrangements with Albermale for the partial sale of Wodgina and acquisition of an interest in the Kemerton hydroxide facility.
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