Galp holds off on lithium refinery investment amid market challenges
Portuguese energy company Galp is not in a hurry to make a final investment decision (FID) regarding the construction of a battery-grade lithium refinery in...
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POSCO Holdings completes lithium hydroxide production plant in Argentina, enhancing EV battery supply
POSCO Holdings has officially completed its lithium hydroxide production plant in Guemes, Salta Province, Argentina, as announced on October 27. The ceremony to mark this...
Nigeria’s lithium potential: Balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility
Nigeria’s burgeoning lithium industry presents a significant opportunity for economic diversification as the world shifts towards electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage. Known as...
Jadar Valley at a crossroads: The battle over lithium mining and environmental integrity in Serbia
The Jadar Valley in Serbia presents a stark contrast between its picturesque landscapes and the contentious plans for lithium mining by Rio Tinto. As the...
U.S. approves Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project, boosting domestic mineral supply chain
In a significant advancement for the nation’s critical minerals supply chain, Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for...
UK budget to boost financial support for critical mineral imports, reducing reliance on China
UK companies that import critical minerals will receive increased financial support in Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ upcoming budget, aimed at strengthening British industries...
Eramet purchases Tsingshan’s stake for full control of Argentine lithium project
Eramet has acquired its Chinese partner Tsingshan’s 49.9% stake in a lithium project in Argentina for $699 million, the French mining company announced. The Centenario...
EPA settles with Hell’s Kitchen Geothermal over wetlands damage from controversial lithium project in U.S.
A contentious lithium extraction project in Imperial County has led to pollution in wetlands connected to California’s Salton Sea, the largest saline lake in the...
Road blockades signal renewed protests against Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium project in Serbia
The Association of Environmental Organizations of Serbia (SEOS) has launched one-hour road blockades in two western locations as part of their ongoing protests against lithium...
Rio Tinto’s Jadar lithium project at a crossroads: Local vote and rising protests in Serbia
Rio Tinto is facing significant challenges in Serbia regarding its Jadar lithium project, valued at $2.4 billion. The local council in Loznica, which has a...