Lithium mining news
Companies start partnership for sustainable lithium mining in Chile
BASF, Daimler AG, Fairphone, and Volkswagen Group have initiated a ‘Responsible Lithium Partnership’ aiming to work towards responsible natural resource management, including lithium, in Chile‘s Salar de Atacama.
Department of International Trade identifies Cornwall as prospective mining area
The Department for International Trade has identified Cornwall’s mining sector as a High Potential Opportunity for investment.
IronRidge announces intention to demerge gold assets
The Board of IronRidge Resources Ltd has announced its intention to progress a demerger of the company's gold assets in Côte d'Ivoire and Chad into a new gold focused entity, so as to create a distinct focus for the Cape Coast Lithium Portfolio.
Lithium Americas and Ganfeng Lithium plan project expansion
Partners Lithium Americas and Ganfeng Lithium have provided an update on their Caucharí-Olaroz lithium project in Jujuy province, Argentina.
Rio Tinto partners with InoBat
Rio Tinto and InoBat have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to accelerate the establishment of a ‘cradle to cradle’ battery manufacturing and recycling value chain in Serbia.
USA Rare Earth exercises option to acquire stake in Round Top Project
USA Rare Earth has fully funded its commitment and exercised its option to acquire an 80% interest in the Round Top Project in Hudspeth County, Texas.
Minera Salar Blanco agrees strategic alliance with Mitsui
Lithium Power International’s JV company, Minera Salar Blanco, has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Mitsui & Co.
US BLM extends comment period on lithium exploration project
The US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management has extended the public comment period on a lithium exploration project near Wikieup.
Scope Ratings: Energy transition blows hot and cold for metals and mining’s ESG challenges
The energy industry’s shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy and rechargeable batteries is drawing attention to the sustainability of the mining and minerals sector by creating demand for other raw materials in the earth’s crust, according to Scope Ratings.
AVZ Minerals provide Manono Lithium and Tin Project operational update
AVZ Minerals Limited has provided an operational update in relation to its flagship project, the Manono Lithium and Tin Project.