Following a strategic review, Mineral Resources has decided to place its Bald Hill lithium mine in the Goldfields region of Western Australia on care and maintenance due to market conditions. “Placing Bald Hill on care and maintenance is a prudent decision but one not made lightly. The decision aligns with the work we have done across the company in recent…
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Interior Department signs off on Rhyolite Ridge project
The U.S. Interior Department gave final approval to ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada, the first domestic lithium mine permitted by the Biden administration, reported Reuters. Full story.
Read MoreGM to help Lithium Americas unlock Thacker Pass
Lithium Americas and General Motors have entered into a new investment agreement, which establishes a joint venture to bring the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Humboldt County, Nev., on line. Full story.
Read MoreAtlantic Lithium granted operating permit for Ewoyaa
Australian-based and African-focused miner Atlantic Lithium, which has been targeting the delivery of Ghana’s first lithium mine, has received the asset’s mine operating permit. Company officials said the Minerals Commission of Ghana issued the permit for the flagship Ewoyaa lithium project; the MOP is the final regulatory approval required in order to commence construction. The project is comprised of the…
Read MoreNew financing keeps Keliber project forging ahead
Sibanye-Stillwater has secured an additional 500 million euros (US$557.30 million) debt financing to complete the majority-owned Keliber lithium mine in Finland, reported Reuters. The South African producer said the financing, partly funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB), will help it bring the project to production in 2026. James Wellsted, spokesperson for Sibanye-Stillwater, said the company will continue to advance…
Read MoreNRW wins Mt Cattlin contract
NRW Holdings has been awarded a contract worth about A$332 million for Allkem Limited’s Mt Cattlin open-pit lithium mine north of Ravensthorpe in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. Full story.
Read MoreFinniss lithium mine comes online
Australian lithium miner Core Lithium has brought its Finniss lithium operation near Darwin, Northern Territory, to fruition, making it the first-ever lithium mine in production in the Australian state and the country’s only lithium mine outside Western Australia. Read full article.
Read MoreChinese lithium mine auction attracts thousands
A recent auction for a controlling stake in the Dechenonba lithium mine in Sichuan, China has drawn attention to the country’s surging interest in the commodity, reportedly attracting 3,448 bids. Read full article.
Read MoreProtests grow in Serbia over planned Rio Tinto mine
Thousands of people blocked main roads and bridges across Serbia this past weekend to protest the government and a planned $2.4 billion Rio Tinto lithium mine.
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