Assay results from AVZ Minerals' Manono lithium project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have returned result as high as 1.52 per cent lithium oxide at 284.47m.
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Pilbara Minerals strengthens case for Pilgangoora expansion
Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals has increased the mineral resource at its Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project in the Pilbara just weeks from launching production at the operation.
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Galaxy makes US$280m lithium deal with POSCO
Lithium company Galaxy Resources has secured an agreement to sell a package of tenements at Sal de Vida in Argentina to Korea’s POSCO for $US280 million ($371 million).
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Altura extends mine life at Pilbara lithium project
Lithium developer Altura Mining has added two years to the mine life at its Pilgangoora project in the Pilbara after delivering a revised ore reserve and mineral resource estimate.
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Western Australia’s plan to capitalise on ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ battery boom
The Western Australian Government has launched a taskforce that will develop a plan for the state to capitalise on its potential to produce and process lithium and other crucial battery metals.
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Prospect awards contract for lithium project
Prospect Resources has appointed JR Goddard (JRG) as the earthmoving contractor for the Arcadia lithium project in Zimbabwe.
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Lithium anticipation rises to another level
From market darling to Australian mining’s major growth sector, lithium’s expansion has been undeniable.
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Altura steps up commissioning of Pilbara lithium project
Altura Mining has completed the first stage of commissioning at its lithium project in the Pilbara region in Western Australia.
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Tianqi to buy SQM stake in latest lithium deal
China’s Tianqi Lithium has agreed to buy around a quarter of Chilean lithium company, SQM, for $US4.07 billion ($5.42 billion).
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AMEC urges gov’t to grasp value of WA lithium chain
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has released a report urging the state and federal government to act on the opportunity provided by battery minerals, particularly lithium.
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Revised feasibility study bumps value of Galaxy lithium project
Perth-based Galaxy Resources has released an updated feasibility study for its highly prospective Sal de Vida lithium-potash project in Argentina.
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Pilbara Minerals a step closer to production at Pilgangoora
Lithium developer Pilbara Minerals is on track to deliver first spodumene concentrate from the processing plant at the Pilgangoora project in Western Australia next month.
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Mining M&A up 86% globally, Australia cited as key lithium sector
Mining mergers and acquisitions rose by $US25 billion during the first quarter of 2018, up 86 per cent year-over-year (YoY), according to a new report from EY.
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Western Australian lithium refinery to create hundreds of jobs
Australia’s Kidman Resources and joint venture partner, Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM), plan to build a new lithium refinery at Kwinana in Western Australia.
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MinRes set to sell stake in world’s largest hard rock lithium deposit
Diversified mining group Mineral Resources has launched a process to sell up to 49 per cent of the Wodgina lithium project in the Pilbara of Western Australia.
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Exports from Bald Hill lithium mine on track
Shipments of spodumene concentrate from the Bald Hill lithium-tantalum mine in Western Australia are set to start in early May.
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Sayona Mining raises $11m for Authier lithium project
Australian lithium explorer Sayona Mining, known for its lithium projects in Quebec, Canada and Western Australia, has received firm commitments for an oversubscribed capital raising placement to push its Authier lithium project towards production, securing $11 million from institutional investors.
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Mineral Resources to acquire Atlas Iron
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has secured a deal to acquire iron ore company Atlas Iron through a scheme of arrangement that values the target at around $280 million.
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Tawana to merge with Bald Hill lithium partner Alliance
Bald Hill lithium project joint venture partners Tawana Resources and Alliance Mineral Assets are planning a merger to consolidate ownership of the Western Australian operation.
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Kerman wins $20m Greenbushes contract, 100 jobs to follow
Kerman Contracting has been awarded a $20 million contract by MSP Engineering to provide structural, mechanical, piping and electrical installation works for a crushing circuit at Talison Lithium’s Greenbushes operation in Western Australia.
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