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Is EMH set to supply clean lithium to the EU?
European Metals Holdings (EMH) is developing the fully integrated Cinovec lithium, tin, tungsten deposit in the northern Czech Republic.
March 5, 2021 0 comment
AVZ targets Manono construction for 2021
AVZ Minerals is on track to commence construction of the Manono lithium project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the September quarter.
March 5, 2021 0 comment
Tesla boss flags nickel supply as ‘biggest concern’
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has declared nickel supply as a major concern for the company’s battery production, which could spark future deals with Australian nickel miners.
March 2, 2021 0 comment
Pilbara Minerals CEO expects acceleration in lithium recovery
Pilbara Minerals managing director and chief executive Ken Brinsden has noted a quick recovery in the lithium raw material supply chain, underpinning the company’s production increase.
February 22, 2021 0 comment
Wodgina lithium project to remain on hold
Joint venture partners Albemarle and Mineral Resources (MinRes) will keep the Wodgina lithium project in Western Australia on care and maintenance despite improving market conditions for the commodity.
February 11, 2021 0 comment
Australia to produce 25% of world’s nickel supply
Global nickel demand is expected to rise by 2.6 million tonnes in 2040, with Australia’s greenfield and brownfield projects to play a significant role in future demand, according to a Roskill report.
February 8, 2021 0 comment
Rinehart invests in lithium as prices hike
Lithium producer Vulcan Energy Resources has secured commitments for $120 million in funding, with Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting becoming a significant investor in the company.
February 5, 2021 0 comment
Galaxy recharges Mt Cattlin as lithium rebounds
Galaxy Resources has delivered record shipments of lithium concentrate at the Mt Cattlin spodumene-tantalite mine in Western Australia off the back of increased lithium demand.
January 29, 2021 0 comment
Pilbara Minerals strengthens Pilgangoora lithium foothold
Pilbara Minerals has finalised its acquisition of the Altura lithium project in Western Australia from Altura Mining for $201 million.
January 21, 2021 0 comment
Lithium prices move out of gloom
Lithium prices are showing promise of breaking a downward spell that has spanned almost three year after rising for the first time this year, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.
January 11, 2021 0 comment
Kathleen Valley hosts large hard rock resource: Liontown
Liontown Resources has taken the next step in establishing the Kathleen Valley lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia, having commenced project’s definitive feasibility study (DFS).
January 11, 2021 0 comment
Tianqi shareholders vote in favour of IGO JV
IGO has received strong support from Tianqi Lithium Energy’s shareholders for its plans to become a joint venture (JV) partner.
January 11, 2021 0 comment
Lithium market poised for recovery: Pilbara Minerals
Pilbara Minerals has reached record December quarter shipments at the Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in Western Australia while flagging a rebound in the lithium market.
January 7, 2021 0 comment
Australia’s critical steps towards securing a future opportunity
The Australian Government is focussing its attention on identifying and progressing opportunities within the critical minerals and rare earths sectors. Salomae Haselgrove finds out what role two Australian companies can play.
December 17, 2020 0 comment
Rio Tinto solidifies glass, fertiliser market position
Rio Tinto has confirmed that its Jadar lithium-borates project in Serbia, Europe will take four years to construct.
December 11, 2020 0 comment
IGO to secure Greenbushes stake in $1.9bn acquisition
IGO has doubled down on its clean energy metals strategy by revealing plans to purchase a 49 per cent stake in Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia for $1.9 billion.
December 9, 2020 0 comment
WA Government halves lithium royalty
Galaxy Resources, Pilbara Minerals and Altura Mining are set to receive a royalty rebate from the Western Australian Government.
December 2, 2020 0 comment
Major miners enlist in battery industry taskforce
BHP Nickel West, IGO and Lynas Corporation have joined Western Australia’s Future Battery Industry taskforce to enhance the state’s critical minerals industry.
December 1, 2020 0 comment
Galaxy secures offtake partner at Mt Cattlin
Galaxy Resources has locked in a spodumene concentrate three-year offtake agreement with Sichuan Chengtun Lithium for the Mt Cattlin project in Western Australia.
November 11, 2020 0 comment
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.
November 9, 2020 0 comment