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Laguna Verde project area
CleanTech, Empower produce first lithium carbonate from Laguna Verde brines and pilot eluate
24th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed CleanTech Lithium and technology partner Empower EIT have successfully produced high-purity lithium carbonate from eluate produced by CleanTech's direct lithium extraction (DLE) pilot... 


DANIEL THOLE 
In line with the Africa Green Minerals Strategy, the focus has shifted to in-country beneficiation, tighter regulatory frameworks and strategic cross-border logistics
Central Africa boom reshapes global supply chains
24th July 2026

Central and East Africa’s mining sectors are undergoing a profound structural shift, driven by “explosive” demand for cobalt, copper, graphite, lithium and rare earth elements, which has seen a... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Industry leaders, researchers, govt partners, innovators gather to modernise mining
23rd July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The future of modernisation in South African mining will not be forged by individual companies or institutions working in isolation but collectively by industry leaders, researchers, government... 


A lithium mine in Zimbabwe
Chinese firms help Zimbabwe secure $300m for lithium mine
23rd July 2026 By: Bloomberg

Mutapa Energy Resources, Zimbabwe’s State-owned lithium miner, has secured $300-million from a group of companies, which includes Chinese entities, to develop its facilities in the Southern African... 


Empower EIT Dallas Operations & Innovation Centre
Lithium producer Empower EIT commissions new Dallas Operations & Innovation Centre
22nd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Vertically integrated lithium technology company Empower EIT has commissioned its new 17 000 square foot Dallas Operations & Innovation Centre, in the US, as the company works towards first... 


Zimbabwean Minister of Mines and Mining Development Polite Kambamura shows lithium sulphate during a site visit at Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe, a lithium mine operated by a subsidiary of Chinese company Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, in Goromonzi district, east of Harare
Zimbabwe adds freight rail option to lithium export gateway
21st July 2026 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe's State-owned railway company said on Tuesday its collaboration with private operators now provides capacity to haul lithium concentrate to Maputo port in Mozambique by rail, expanding... 


A Eurodia plant in France
Eurodia Industrie secures €18m investment to scale DLE tech
21st July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial liquid purification processes company Eurodia Industrie has secured an €18-million minority investment from venture capital firm Starquest Capital and private equity firm Yotta Capital... 


Lithium pond in China
China lithium prices hit five-month low on expectations of oversupply in 2027
21st July 2026 By: Reuters

China's lithium futures prices sank to a five-month low on Tuesday on expectations of oversupply of the electric vehicle battery metal in 2027, even as near-term demand remained strong, according... 


Lithium rock
Canadian lithium developer Li-FT appoints new COO, external affairs VP
20th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V- and ASX-listed lithium explorer Li-FT Power has appointed Jeff Reinson COO and April Hayward external affairs and strategic partnerships executive VP, effective July 20. The appointments... 


Bernard Aylward
Kodal monitoring Bougouni processing plant improvements following lower Q2 output
17th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Kodal Minerals has reported that the spodumene production result for the second quarter ended June 30 was below management’s budget, mainly owing to maintenance and breakdown issues with... 


The Arcadia lithium plant in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's sole lithium salt plant unable to process third-party metal, official says
17th July 2026 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe's sole lithium sulphate plant, owned by China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, currently has no capacity to process minerals from other producers, an official said on Friday ahead of a... 


The Manono project area
Zijin starts Congo lithium exports to China, sources say
16th July 2026 By: Reuters

China's Zijin has started exporting lithium concentrate from its Manono project in Democratic Republic of Congo, five sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters. "Exports started in June as... 


Industries require reliable power, while developing the energy industry can create local demand
Africa needs power to accelerate industrialisation
16th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Power in Africa is not only an issue of infrastructure, but also an economic issue because industry requires reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. Industrial competitiveness is impossible... 


The proposed layout of the processing facility to be developed by Avalon at Thunder Bay
Finnvera may support €100m equipment, services contract for Avalon's Ontario lithium processing facility
16th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Toronto-listed Avalon Advanced Materials reports that Finnish export credit agency Finnvera has issued a nonbinding letter of interest in connection with the potential financing of equipment and... 


The Maricunga salt flat
Codelco sees lithium project in Chile's Maricunga salt flat feasible in eight more years
16th July 2026 By: Reuters

Chile's Codelco expects its lithium project in the Maricunga salt flat to become a reality in eight years, chairperson Bernardo Fontaine said on Wednesday. The Maricunga lithium project is managed... 


An image of the ACTOM Pretoria West factory ribbon cutting ceremony
ACTOM expands Pretoria West manufacturing hub with battery assembly, high-voltage equipment capacity
15th July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM has expanded its manufacturing footprint at its Pretoria West industrial campus, in Gauteng, with the launch of the ACTOM Static Energy battery... 


A generic image of lithium rocks
Lithium Africa seeks to strengthen governance with director nominations
14th July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Mineral exploration company Lithium Africa has proposed the nomination of John Kanellitsas and Ernie Ortiz as directors, ahead of the company’s upcoming AGM to be held on August 21. The company has... 


A LibertyStream lithium refining unit in Texas
Lithium producer LibertyStream announces C$20m fundraise
14th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed LibertyStream has announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 25-million units at a price of C$0.80 apiece, to raise up to C$20-million. Each unit will comprise of one common... 


Lithium ore
Brazil-focused Atlas Lithium expects first lithium oxide concentrate by end-2027
13th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq-listed Atlas Lithium Corporation is on track to produce its first commercial batch of lithium oxide concentrate in the fourth quarter of 2027. The company is developing its 100%-owned Neves... 


Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Chinese President Xi Jinping
Namibia secures China deals on infrastructure, mining and energy with state visit
13th July 2026 By: Reuters

China on Friday said it would step up cooperation with Namibia in the Southern African state's energy, farming, infrastructure, and minerals sectors during talks in Beijing between Chinese leader... 


Rock Tech's Victory lithium project, in Ontario
Rock Tech Lithium receives provincial grant to verify pulp, paper byproduct in lithium processing
13th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ontario's Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF) has awarded Rock Tech Lithium with a $262 500 grant to evaluate and validate the use of locally-sourced crude tall oil as a potential flotation... 


Elevra lithium mine in Québec
Elevra expects higher realised prices from spodumene concentrate going forward
10th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX- and Nasdaq-listed Elevra Lithium has produced 54 479 t of spodumene concentrate from its North American Lithium (NAL) operations, in Québec, in the quarter ended June 30. The company realised... 


Four-column DLE at Prairie Lithium's site in Saskatchewan
Prairie Lithium takes delivery of four-column DLE unit on site in Saskatchewan
10th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Prairie Lithium has taken delivery of North America's largest commercial direct lithium extraction (DLE) unit comprising four columns at its Prairie project, in Saskatchewan, marking... 


Lithium carbonate at LibertyStream site
LibertyStream secures definitive offtake for 60% of lithium carbonate capacity
10th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners has entered into a definitive lithium carbonate offtake agreement with a US industrial customer. The definitive agreement follows a term sheet... 


Clearwater project in Alberta
E3 to collaborate with European lithium hydroxide converter
9th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed E3 Lithium has entered into a non-binding collaboration agreement with Tees Valley Lithium (TVL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alkemy Capital Investments. The agreement establishes a... 


Bandeira project site
Lithium Ionic issues RFQs for underground mine portals at Bandeira
9th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Lithium Ionic has issued requests for quotation (RFQ) for the construction of two underground mine portals at the Bandeira lithium project, in Brazil. The RFQs were issued to seven... 


Peru President Keiko Fujimori
Peruvian miner American Lithium welcomes 'mining positive' Presidential election outcome
9th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed American Lithium has welcomed the official confirmation of Keiko Fujimori's Presidential election victory in Peru earlier this week, which marks a positive outlook for the country's... 


Lithium project in Chile
Chile's lithium export value nearly triples in H1 on rising prices, strong demand
9th July 2026 By: Reuters

Chile's lithium exports surged in value in the first half of the year, nearly tripling from a year earlier as stronger prices and solid global demand boosted sales, the government said on... 


Lithium brines
US Defence Agency seeks to buy up to $300m of lithium
8th July 2026 By: Bloomberg

The US Department of Defense is buying lithium for its strategic stockpiles as the nation ramps up efforts to reduce supply risks for critical minerals. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is... 


Rhyolite Ridge project
Australia's Ioneer signs MoUs with South Korean firms for lithium-boron project
8th July 2026 By: Reuters

Australian lithium miner Ioneer said on Wednesday that it has signed separate non-binding memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with South Korea's Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development... 


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