lithium

Chile's Congress has passed a long-awaited mining regulation reform to cut permitting times drastically. The reform is expected to boost investor confidence in the world's top copper producer and second-largest lithium supplier. The legislation, passed with 93 votes in favor, 27 against, and 17...

QuantumScape Corp (NYSE:QS) shares are soaring in extended trading on Tuesday after the company announced that its Cobra separator process entered into baseline production. What Happened: Lithium-metal battery technology company QuantumScape said the start of baseline production for its Cobra...

Chevron U.S.A., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX), announced its intention to enter the lithium market last week by acquiring lease rights to approximately 125,000 net acres spanning northeast Texas and southwest Arkansas. The rights, acquired from TerraVolta Resources and East Texas...

Diversified global miner Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) is doubling down on direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, with its investment in Chile’s Maricunga project. In partnership with Chile's state-owned Codelco, Rio Tinto is expected to invest up to $900 million into the lithium-rich salt flat,...

Diversified global miner Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) has made the next significant step into battery metals, committing $900 million for a 49.99% stake in Chile's Salar de Maricunga, a world-class lithium project controlled by the Chilean state-owned miner Codelco. "We are honoured to be chosen as Codelco...

Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:ALB) released its first-quarter results after Wednesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the key figures from the report.  The Details: Albemarle reported quarterly adjusted losses of 18 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of losses of 58 cents....

The U.S. is accelerating the permitting process for 10 critical mineral production projects under the FAST-41 program following President Donald Trump's executive order to reduce the country's reliance on foreign mineral imports. The initiative seeks to remove bureaucratic hurdles, secure essential...

Erik Prince, a businessman and longtime supporter of President Donald Trump, has reportedly agreed to help the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) secure and tax its vast mineral wealth. According to Reuters, he reached the agreement before the M23 rebel group launched a major offensive in January...

Junior miner Lithium Americas Corp (NYSE:LAC) announced a final investment decision for the first phase of its flagship Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada. The project, structured as a joint venture with General Motors, should be operational by late 2027. “Together, we will develop a U.S.-...

India wants to secure a stake in Chilean mining leader SQM's (NYSE:SQM) projects in Australia. This deal would give India, a lithium importer, access to critical battery minerals to cater to its growing market. According to anonymous sources cited by Reuters exclusive report, the Indian consortium...

KoBold Metals, a startup backed by billionaires Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, has approached the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) government with an offer to develop one of the world's largest hard rock lithium mines. The mining startup looks to take over the disputed mining license for the Roche...

The trading activity of members of Congress continues to be widely followed by retail traders. A new trading disclosure by a member of Congress shows the sale of a Russell 2000 ETF and the purchase of ETFs linked to lithium and uranium. What Happened: Members of Congress are free to buy and sell...

A new study said Germany could have enough lithium to meet its long-term domestic needs. Sourcing domestic commodities would help its weakened automotive industry reduce reliance on imports – a welcome development in a deglobalized environment. The study by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and...

Toronto's status as a leading global mining hub is at risk as exploration firms relocate and investors look for friendlier jurisdictions owing to an increasingly complicated geopolitical landscape. Once a go-to destination for mining finance, Canada's largest city is seeing a steady decline in...

Australian miner Mineral Resources (MinRes) (OTC:MALRF) has had its worst trading day since the Great Recession. Shares plunged 22.1% in Australia, wiping out nearly five years of stock gains. The stock slide was caused by a large drop in EBITDA and slashed fiscal 2025 production guidance. The firm...