Yongshan Lithium has topped out its 22,000-tonne-per-year lithium salt project, with total capacity set to reach 60,000 tonnes.
Tibet Mining's H1 net profit was RMB 60.0663 million, a year-on-year swing to profit; lithium salt selling prices rose year-on-year.
India's MMDR Act amendment ushers in major adjustments to critical minerals policy.
Net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 60.0663 million, versus a loss of RMB 15.305 million in the year-ago period, turning from loss to profit year on year.
Strong lithium battery demand and bullish institutional views boost energy metals sector activity.
Despite low capacity utilization and cash-flow pressure, Shida Shenghua still plans to invest 2.8 billion yuan to expand lithium battery materials production.
Chuneng New Energy's Yichang Phase II 80 GWh lithium battery project has started production.
Lithium Argentina has received RIGI approval to advance the Cauchari-Olaroz Phase 2 expansion.
Pursuit Minerals is advancing development of a 5,000-tonne-per-year lithium project in Argentina.
NIO confirmed it will launch a 120 kWh NCM lithium-ion battery pack compatible with its full model lineup, improving range and charging performance.
EMP Metals announced that its Project Aurora lithium project has reached a key milestone, moving toward commercial lithium production.
Elevra Lithium has sold the E45/2364 tenement in Western Australia for A$1.6 million.
Mexico has released a 2026-2030 institutional plan for lithium mining to strengthen autonomous development of the lithium industry chain.
A lithium exploration boom is emerging in West Africa, with Australian companies accelerating their push into Mali and Ghana.
Tianhua Xinneng will begin monthly maintenance on its lithium salt production line in August.
An analysis of global lithium resource market growth trends from 2026 to 2033.
Lithium ore spot inventories rose month-on-month, while trading-sector shipments remained slow.
Albemarle's Q2 results beat expectations; strong lithium demand drives shares up over 6%.
Albemarle expects lithium production to remain flat this year and to recover next year.
Wanli Stone is advancing approval for the delivery of its Namibia uranium mine, with a dual-track strategy covering uranium leaching and lithium extraction.
Several Queensland-based vanadium developers aim to start upstream production of vanadium pentoxide (V₂O₅) before 2027.
The scope of lithium salt plant maintenance expands, leading to lower output and faster inventory drawdown.
Lithium battery production schedules for August increase 7%–8% month on month, and the full-year output forecast has been raised to 3,200 GWh.
Fulcrum Lithium has announced lithium resource estimates for Nevada.
Albemarle's quarterly profit beat expectations due to rising lithium prices.
Jinyinhe announced that its controlling subsidiary Jiangxi Jinde Lithium New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. won the exploration right for the Jiaokeng tin polymetallic deposit in Yudu County, Jiangxi Province, for 25.01 million yuan.
Sigma Lithium announced Q2 production exceeded guidance by 6%, delivering 35,000 tonnes of high-grade lithium concentrate.
Energy storage demand surge and the power battery market's 'troika' are driving strong H2 production expectations; August lithium battery output scheduling is up 7%-8% month-on-month.
Germany's federal government and two states provide EUR 103.6 million in funding for Vulcan Energy's lithium project.
OGDC and Pinstech sign an agreement to jointly advance lithium production in Pakistan.
Lithium salt prices edged down slightly during the week, while cell and system prices remained stable.
Wanhua Chemical has entered the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) industry, with new capacity of 820,000 tonnes in 2026, and total capacity expected to exceed 1 million tonnes.
Shida Shenghua will invest in three lithium battery materials projects, adding new lithium salt and additive capacity.
POSCO Holdings' lithium business turned profitable for the first time in eight years, with sales volume up 2.6-fold and revenue up 3.9-fold.
Shengxin Lithium Energy's share price rose as the company disclosed progress in its lithium salt and solid-state battery operations.
Wildcat targets 4.5 Mt/y throughput and up to 565,000 t/y spodumene concentrate at Tabba Tabba, with rapid construction planned.
Inventories drew down by 22,000 tonnes in July and are expected to draw down by 18,000 tonnes in August; lithium price support is at RMB 120,000 per tonne.
The U.S. Department of Defense canceled its tender to purchase lithium for the strategic reserve.
Energy industry imports and exports are facing policy adjustments, including the full removal of export tax rebates for battery products.
On August 4, Global Lithium announced that its Manna lithium project in Western Australia has been approved for development.
Shida Shenghua plans to invest RMB 2.805 billion in three projects: 230,000 t/y liquid lithium salt, 12,000 t/y additives, and 200,000 t/y electrolyte.
VC additive prices rose more than 60% in a month, with the supply-demand gap widening.
Shida Shenghua plans to invest RMB 1.797 billion in a 230,000 t/y liquid lithium salt project.
Australian clean technology company Pure Battery Technologies (PBT) has committed $350 million to build a battery materials plant in Indonesia.
Bradda Head Lithium announced high-grade assay results, strengthening confidence in Whistlejacket drilling.
Shida Shenghua plans to invest 2.805 billion yuan to build liquid lithium salt, electrolyte and additive projects.
E3 Lithium's Clearwater lithium project faces opposition over nearby data center proposals.
Rongbai Technology says LFP orders are good; shipments are affected by production line commissioning, customer acceptance, and ramp-up speed.
Shida Shenghua plans total investment of 2.805 billion yuan in three projects, including a 230,000 t/y liquid lithium salt project and a 200,000 t/y electrolyte project.
Shida Shenghua: Plans to invest a total of RMB 2.805 billion to build three projects including a 230,000 t/y liquid lithium salt project.