Lithium mining news
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.
EIFO provides €100 million loan for strategic lithium production in Germany
The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) has participated in the financing of Vulcan Energy’s Phase One Lionheart Project, signing an export loan of €100 million.
Bougouni Project's first shipment of spodumene concentrate departs Port of San Pedro
Kodal Minerals, the West African lithium producer, mineral exploration and development company, announces that the company’s maiden shipment of 28 950 t of lithium spodumene concentrate (vessel capacity) has completed loading onto a dedicated bulk cargo vessel at the Port of San Pedro in Côte d'Ivoire.
From smartphones to fridges: UK to end overreliance on imports of critical minerals
Britain’s supplies of the vital materials powering everyday essentials like smartphones and fridges are set to be shored up as the Prime Minister launches the UK’s new Critical Minerals Strategy.
ExoSphere supports Q2 Metals’ expanded mineralisation at Cisco Project
As part of its 2025 drill programme, Q2 Metals Corp. has announced multiple wide, mineralised intercepts at its Cisco Lithium Project in Quebec, Canada.