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Lithium ore on conveyor at Grota de Cirilo
Sigma cathing up on lost weeks of lithium oxide concentrate production
26th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With its Grota de Cirilo complex in Brazil having been under a brief administrative suspension, Canadian miner Sigma Lithium has produced 7 090 t of lithium oxide concentrate between October 5 and... 


An image of an artist's impression of the planned Ewoyaa lithium project operation in Ghana
Atlantic Lithium completes novation agreement for Ghana project
26th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim- and ASX-listed Atlantic Lithium has announced the completion of the agreement between Elevra Lithium and Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt for the transfer of Elevra’s rights and interests in Atlantic... 


Tabba Tabba exploration
Wildcat DFS confirms potential for Australia's next large-scale lithium mine at Tabba Tabba
26th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Wildcat Resources highlights in a definitive feasibility study (DFS) on the Tabba Tabba project its potential as Australia’s next large-scale lithium development project. The DFS, which... 


An openpit at the Bougouni mine
Kodal plans West Africa lithium expansion, CEO says
23rd October 2026 By: Reuters

Kodal Minerals aims to build a broader West African lithium portfolio beyond its Bougouni mine in Mali, drawing on nearly two decades of operating experience in the region, CE Bernard Aylward said.... 


Brownsville lithium refinery concept
North America-focused lithium refiner Lithium Universe announces CEO resignation
23rd October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Lithium Universe has announced the resignations of its CEO Iggy Tan and chief technology officer Dr Jingyuan Liu to pursue other opportunities effective October 30. The board has... 


Lithium ore
European Metals' Geomet opts for cheaper, cleaner tech choice for Cinovec lithium processing
23rd October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX- and Aim-listed European Metals' 49%-owned subsidiary Geomet has approved the adoption of tunnel kiln technology for the Cinovec lithium project, in Czech Republic. Geomet originally planned... 


E3 lithium carbonate product
Canada's E3 nears last phase of demo facility as it builds towards commercial-scale FID
22nd October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Toronto- and Frankfurt-listed E3 Lithium is nearing the completion of Phase 2 of its demonstration facility, in Mountain View County, Alberta, which serves as an important engineering milestone... 


Lithium brines
At least $100bn of investment for 134 new lithium mines is needed for 2050 demand
22nd October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

To meet 2050 lithium demand, the equivalent of 134 new lithium mines will be needed, says supply chain researcher Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. This equates to a new mine every two months for the... 


Marc Cameron, who will be joining Weir as Minerals Division President.
Marc Cameron to join Weir as minerals division president
21st October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Marc Cameron will join Weir as president of the minerals division on October 26 and become a member of the group executive. In a media release to Mining Weekly on Wednesday, October 21, Weir plc... 


Albemarle lithium operation in Chile
Chile plans five new lithium tenders in push to double output
21st October 2026 By: Reuters

Chile plans to issue tenders for five more lithium projects next year as part of a drive to more than double output of the battery metal within a decade, Mining Minister Daniel Mas told Reuters.... 


Uis tin mine
Namibia tin producer’s gross profit up fourfold on 80% revenue surge
21st October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Namibia tin producer Andrada Mining on Wednesday, October 21, reported a quadrupled-plus gross profit and an 80% revenue surge. Supporting this high performance in the six months ended August 31... 


Lithium ore
Lithium Africa receives sizable funding offers for Northern Cape project
20th October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

TSX-V-listed Lithium Africa has received two nonbinding offers from entities to finance the development of its Springbok lithium project, in the Northern Cape. The offers include a prepayment... 


Lithium ore
Australia's Lithium Plus outlines simple, quick returns lithium operation for Bynoe
20th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Lithium Plus Minerals has outlined a rapid development pathway and high returns for the Bynoe lithium project, in Australia's Northern Territory. The company finds in a scoping study... 


Kodal CEO Bernard Aylward
Kodal to explore Ghana lithium project
19th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Kodal Minerals has entered into a binding agreement with Ghanaian mining consultancy GH Geo-Consult Limited (GGCL) in relation to the Asamankese lithium project, in Ghana. Under the... 


Pilgangoora lithium mine
Australia's PLS greenlights $1.3bn expansion to lift Pilgangoora lithium output
16th October 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's PLS Group approved an A$1.9-billion ($1.31-billion) expansion of its Pilgangoora lithium mine on Friday, betting that growing electric-vehicle adoption will support long-term demand for... 


EnergyX Lonestar lithium plant
EnergyX signs binding $2bn lithium supply deal with Trafigura
13th October 2026 By: Reuters

Lithium startup EnergyX said on Monday it has signed a $2-billion binding offtake to supply commodities trader Trafigura with the battery metal from Chile and the US, one of the largest deals ever... 


Lithium
France to become Eramet's top shareholder via miner's capital hike
13th October 2026 By: Reuters

France is set to become Eramet's largest shareholder by increasing its stake during a €500-million ($558.50-million) capital increase later this year, the French mining group said on Monday.... 


Lithium oxide in hand
Chinese lithium prices tumble to nearly 10-month low on demand concerns
12th October 2026 By: Reuters

China's lithium carbonate futures prices slid to a nearly 10-month low on Monday, as a deal with the European Union to cut hybrid cars exports exacerbated concerns over demand prospects for the... 


An image of tin ore
Industrial metals post mixed third-quarter performance, downside risks persist
9th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industrial metals have come under broad pressure in recent weeks, falling 3.3% month-on-month as of October 7, as expectations of a more hawkish US Federal Reserve weighed on sentiment across the... 


The Skouries project in Greece
European Commission picks 46 new strategic critical mineral projects
9th October 2026 By: Reuters

The European Commission has chosen 46 strategic raw material projects to benefit from faster permitting and help in bidding for public and private funding, as the bloc races to diversify supply... 


NESR, Aramco sign agreement to deliver Saudi Arabia’s first direct lithium extraction project
8th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Oilfield services provider National Energy Services Reunited (NESR) has announced that its business segment NESR Environmental and Decarbonisation Applications (NEDA), has entered into an agreement... 


Red Rock lithium converter plant concept rendering
Preliminary results indicate ‘highly competitive’ capital cost for Ontario lithium converter plant
8th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Rock Tech Lithium has announced preliminary results from the ongoing definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Red Rock converter, in Ontario, Canada. The company reports that the... 


The Laguna Verde project site
CleanTech Lithium secures 'promising' mining properties in Argentina
8th October 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Lithium exploration and development company CleanTech Lithium has secured "promising" mining properties located in the southern part of the Salar de Antofalla – a major salar in Argentina only 80... 


Desk and chairs in a boardroom
TNR Gold receives buyout offer from shareholder Altius
8th October 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed TNR Gold has entered into an exclusivity arrangement with shareholder Altius Minerals Corporation, after receiving an unsolicited nonbinding proposal from Altius regarding the... 


Elevra's NAL project, in Quebec, Canada
Australia's Elevra signs spodumene supply deal with South Korea's LG Energy Solution
8th October 2026 By: Reuters

Australian lithium producer Elevra said on Thursday it had signed an agreement to supply spodumene concentrate from its North American Lithium project in Quebec, Canada, to South Korea's LG Energy... 


Lithium concentrate being loaded onto a truck
Zimbabwe's lithium export earnings surge on higher spodumene prices
8th October 2026 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe recorded lithium export sales worth $2.16-billion during the nine months to September 30, nearly four times the total sales for last year, the government's minerals marketing agency said... 


Aerial view of the Barroso project
Savannah Resource close to second offtake deal for Portugal lithium project
7th October 2026 By: Reuters

London-listed Savannah Resources SAVS.L is close to signing a key second offtake deal for future output from its flagship Barroso lithium project in northern Portugal, with an agreement expected... 


Lithium Africa to advance Springbok project
7th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-V-listed Lithium Africa has decided to advance the Springbok project, in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, toward the production of spodumene concentrate, targeting first production in the... 


Sigma Green Tech plant in Brazil
Sigma Lithium resumes operations in Brazil after court ruling
7th October 2026 By: Reuters

Lithium miner Sigma Lithium said on Tuesday it would resume mining and processing at its Grota do Cirilo project in Brazil after a federal appeals court upheld its environmental licences,... 


Laguna Verde lithium brines
CleanTech validates Laguna Verde process flowsheet ahead of DFS
6th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed CleanTech Lithium has validated the process envisioned by the Laguna Verde prefeasibility study (PFS) to produce high-purity lithium carbonate. The company conducted a comprehensive... 


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