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Chile’s Lithium Revolution: Nationalizing the Industry for Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability

Chile’s National Lithium Strategy Unveiled Chile’s President Gabriel Boric announced the National Lithium Strategy, a major part of which includes the creation of a state-owned enterprise to take control of the booming industry. Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, will lead negotiations with SQM and… Read More »Chile’s Lithium Revolution: Nationalizing the Industry for Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability

Allkem Limited Achieves Record Gross Cash Margin of 91% or US$47,814 per tonne Lithium Carbonate in Q1 2023

Strong Results Expected to Continue with Evolving EV Market Q1 2023 Record Gross Cash Margin Allkem Limited’s (TSX | ASX: “AKE”) March 2023 Quarterly Activities Report showcased impressive results for its lithium portfolio. The Olaroz Lithium Facility produced a record-breaking 4,102 tonnes of lithium carbonate… Read More »Allkem Limited Achieves Record Gross Cash Margin of 91% or US$47,814 per tonne Lithium Carbonate in Q1 2023

Australia’s Ambitious Plan to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption and Decarbonize Transport

Introduction: The National Electric Vehicle Strategy In a bid to improve affordability, create jobs, and reduce emissions, the Australian Government has introduced the National Electric Vehicle Strategy (the Strategy) as part of their Powering Australia plan. This strategy aims to create a nationally consistent framework… Read More »Australia’s Ambitious Plan to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption and Decarbonize Transport

Sigma Lithium Achieves Milestone with First Green Lithium Production at Grota do Cirilo Mine

Sigma Lithium Begins Green Lithium Production Sigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ:SGML) has successfully transitioned from a developer to a producer with the commencement of battery-grade sustainable lithium concentrate, also known as Green Lithium, production at its Grota do Cirilo project in Brazil. The company has achieved… Read More »Sigma Lithium Achieves Milestone with First Green Lithium Production at Grota do Cirilo Mine

Canadian Lithium

Canada Emerges as a Major Force in Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Global Critical Minerals Supply

Attracting EV Investments in Canada Multinational companies are investing billions of dollars into Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing sector, attracted by government incentives, access to raw materials, and affordable renewable energy. Volkswagen Group’s recent announcement of building its first battery-cell plant outside Europe in Ontario… Read More »Canada Emerges as a Major Force in Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Global Critical Minerals Supply

The Lithium Market Conundrum: Spodumene Price Reversal Amid Chinese Lithium Carbonate Downtrend

Introduction The lithium market is currently facing a perplexing situation, with Fastmarkets reporting a spodumene price increase from the previous $4,850 per tonne to a new price of $5,313 per tonne, while Chinese lithium carbonate and hydroxide prices continue to decline. This article will analyze… Read More »The Lithium Market Conundrum: Spodumene Price Reversal Amid Chinese Lithium Carbonate Downtrend

Biden’s Groundbreaking E.P.A. Proposal Set to Skyrocket EV Sales and Ignite a Battery Metals Bonanza

Introduction: Groundbreaking Auto Pollution Limits In a bid to combat climate change and drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the Biden administration is planning to implement some of the most stringent auto pollution limits in the world. The proposed Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) legislation aims to… Read More »Biden’s Groundbreaking E.P.A. Proposal Set to Skyrocket EV Sales and Ignite a Battery Metals Bonanza

Lithium Prices: A Complex Tale of Falling Prices, Shutdowns, and an Expected Rebound

Introduction In response to the continued decline in lithium carbonate prices, some Chinese lithium producers have decided to shut down production. According to an article by CnEVPost, half of the four major lithium producers in Yichun, Jiangxi province, have opted to cease production. Yichun, also… Read More »Lithium Prices: A Complex Tale of Falling Prices, Shutdowns, and an Expected Rebound

Lithium Shortage Crisis: How Europe’s Electric Car Revolution Faces a Major Hurdle

Europe’s Dependence on China for Lithium Exposes Vulnerabilities in the Race for EV Dominance Europe’s Electric Vehicle Transition at Risk Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) transition is facing a serious threat due to persistent lithium shortages, the vital battery component for electric cars. As the European… Read More »Lithium Shortage Crisis: How Europe’s Electric Car Revolution Faces a Major Hurdle

Liontown Resources Turns Down Albemarle’s US$3.7 Billion Acquisition Offer

Liontown Rejects Albemarle’s US$3.7 Billion Proposal Liontown Resources, an Australian battery metals exploration company, has rejected a non-binding indicative proposal from leading lithium producer Albemarle Corp. The offer valued Liontown at A$5.50 billion (US$3.66 billion), but the company’s board unanimously determined that the proposal significantly… Read More »Liontown Resources Turns Down Albemarle’s US$3.7 Billion Acquisition Offer