Lithium mining news
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.
ABB appointed as Main Electrical Contractor partner for Phase One Lionheart Project
Vulcan Energy has announced leading global technology company, ABB, as the Main Electrical Contractor (MEC) partner for the Phase One Lionheart Project.
Emerson to automate Lithium Americas’ Thacker Pass Lithium Project
Emerson has announced it has been selected by Lithium Americas Corp. to provide its comprehensive automation portfolio and expert technical services for the Thacker Pass project in northern Nevada.
Mali president officially opens Bougouni Lithium Project
Kodal Minerals, the West African lithium producer and mineral exploration and development company, has announced the official opening of the Stage 1 Bougouni Lithium Project in southern Mali by General Assimi Goïta, President of the Republic of Mali.
Stardust Power strengthens US lithium supply chain with Mandrake Lithium
Stardust Power has announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent with Mandrake Resources Limited to secure 7500 metric tpy of lithium carbonate equivalent (“LCE”) in the form of lithium chloride from Mandrake’s Utah Lithium Project.
Lithium Americas selects ABB to electrify Thacker Pass, North America’s largest known measured lithium resource
ABB has been selected by Lithium Americas Corp. as the electrification partner for the Thacker Pass Project in Nevada, home to the largest known measured and indicated lithium resource and proven and probable reserve in North America.