Lithium mining news
Codelco and Quiborax create joint venture to advance in obtaining CEOL that will allow the exploitation of lithium in the Ascotán Salt Flat
Codelco and Quiborax announced the creation of the company Minera Ascotán SpA to advance in obtaining the Special Lithium Operation Contract (CEOL) in the Ascotán Salt Flat, located in the mountain range of the Antofagasta Region.
Cornish Tin joins the Tin Code, reinforcing its commitment to responsible and sustainable mining
Cornish Tin, the Cornwall-based tin and lithium exploration and development company, has signed the Tin Code ESG sustainability standard for both of its two flagship projects in West Cornwall: the Great Wheal Vor Project and the Tregonning Project.
EnergyX launches its advanced nuclear-grade materials technology platform
Energy Exploration Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator in advanced battery material technologies and production, has announced the launch of NUKE-it™, the company’s nuclear materials technology platform.
Lithium mining's new problem: Fire risks and worker safety in battery-era mining
Lithium is a critical element as the world transitions to clean energy. However, its flammable nature and fine particulate matter create serious fire and health hazards during mining and processing.
Stardust Power strengthens Washington engagement as US lithium strategy accelerates
Stardust Power Inc., an American developer of battery-grade lithium carbonate, has announced that it has engaged 38 North Solutions, a leading Washington D.C. based government relations and strategic advisory firm, to support the company’s federal policy, funding strategy, and critical-minerals engagement efforts.
The new politics of critical minerals
Nitesh Shah, CEO, Metalysis, discusses the latest political trends surrounding critical minerals with a focus on the UK’s critical minerals strategy.
Jeonbuk National University researcher proposes a two-stage decision-making framework of lithium governance in Latin America
In a recent study published in the journal The Extractive Industries and Society, researchers have proposed a two-stage decision-making framework explaining why Latin American countries take sharply different approaches to governing their lithium industries.
Zinnwald Lithium plc receives strong support from German Federal Government
Zinnwald Lithium plc, the European focused lithium company developing the integrated Zinnwald Lithium project in Germany, reports that the German Federal Government has confirmed its support for the project, noting its alignment with Germany’s strategic raw materials priorities, and will advocate for its recognition at European level.
ABB to power Vulcan Energy’s renewable lithium project
ABB has been selected by Vulcan Energy to deliver the complete electrical infrastructure for its Phase One Lionheart Project in the Upper Rhine Valley, Germany.
Vulcan commences execution of Phase One Lionheart Project
Vulcan Energy has commenced execution of Project Lionheart, by laying the foundation stone for its combined geothermal and lithium extraction plant, following an event in Landau, Germany.