Africa’s lithium output to almost triple this year, says Benchmark Intelligence
In 2023, the region contributed 4% to global lithium production, but this year it’s expected to reach 10%.
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Lithium Americas seeks US$275M in share sale for Thacker Pass project in Nevada
Lithium Americas (TSX: LAC; NYSE: LAC) is raising US$275 million through a stock offering weeks after getting initial approval for a record government loan to advance its Thacker Pass lithium project…
EMP Metals throws switch of first Koch DLE pilot plant in Canada
EMP Metals (CSE: EMPS; US-OTC: EMPPF) has begun commissioning its direct lithium extraction (DLE) pilot plant in Estevan, Sask. at its Viewfield brine project. The project is expected to produce…
Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project moves closer to final permitting
Ioneer’s (NASDAQ: IONR; ASX: INR) Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada is a step closer to shovel-ready after the United States Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on April 15 issued…
Codelco to benefit from entry into lithium business, says Moody’s
On Tuesday, Codelco CEO said that the company made progress in negotiating with local communities over lithium mining.
Patriot Battery’s Corvette inches forward on permitting
Patriot Battery Metals (TSX: PMET; ASX: PMT) has received the guidance it needs to prepare a key document needed for permitting its Corvette lithium project in Quebec. On Tuesday afternoon,…
Avalon begins PEA for Thunder Bay lithium conversion facility
Avalon Advanced Materials (TSX: AVL; US-OTC: AVLNF) announced that it has engaged DRA Americas, a subsidiary of DRA Global to begin a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for a lithium hydroxide…
Ontario snapshot: Eight companies seeking out precious and critical metals
Canada’s most populous province hosts numerous historic mines and has potential for many more new developments. Here are eight companies exploring for precious metals and critical minerals such as lithium,…
Critical Elements reveals Rose West discovery, as Rose project timeline slips
A winter drilling campaign at Critical Elements Lithium‘s (TSXV: CRE; US-OTC: CRECF) Rose lithium-tantalum project in Quebec has confirmed a discovery called Rose West. The 2024 winter drill campaign at…
Lithium Ionic expands Brazil resources by a quarter
Lithium Ionic (TSXV: LTH; US-OTC: LTHCF) says it has grown its combined resources at the Salinas and Bandeira projects in Minas Gerais state, Brazil by 26%. The Bandeira project holds 23.7 million…
CleanTech Lithium CEO steps down amid loan issue
Chile-focused explorer and developer CleanTech Lithium (LSE: CTL) accepted on Friday the resignation of its CEO, Aldo Boitano, who was suspended earlier this week for failing to disclose a share-backed…
CleanTech Lithium suspends CEO on shares-backed loan
Chile-focused explorer and developer CleanTech Lithium (LSE: CTL) has suspended its CEO, Aldo Boitano, pending an investigation into a loan he entered into with an unnamed lender. The company said…