A French mining group plans to apply for Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Scheme to fund a brownfield capacity increase at its Centenario-Ratones lithium project.
Vulcan Energy has commenced commercial manufacturing of specialized adsorbents designed for direct lithium extraction processes.
French mining group Eramet has outlined a $350 million capacity expansion at its Argentine lithium operation, contingent upon securing a final investment decision.
California has enacted new legislation designating strategic development zones intended to expedite permitting and processing for domestic lithium projects.
Argentina has implemented the XDEM regulatory framework to require major lithium and copper developers to secure independent power supplies amid projected energy demand growth exceeding 400 percent through 2034.
The UK government will provide nearly £10 million toward a £43 million advanced lithium extraction facility in Cornwall, aiming to strengthen domestic critical mineral supply chains.
Vulcan has begun commercial-scale manufacturing of its proprietary lithium adsorbent at a German facility to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains.
Solis Minerals has commenced diamond core drilling at its Campo Grande lithium exploration site in Brazil.
Savannah Resources has secured financing to transition its Barroso lithium asset in Portugal from development planning toward active construction.
The United Kingdom has officially launched its inaugural geothermal plant, establishing a new operational model that yields both renewable power and battery-grade lithium.
Tianyuan Shares has completed a 92.88 million yuan acquisition of a 20.2 percent stake in Yibin Tiancheng Lithium Battery New Materials, securing full ownership and marking its official entry into the lithium battery materials sector.
Aoke Shares has halted trading while negotiating a controlling stake in Suzhou Qitian to enter the lithium-ion battery electrolyte additive market.
South Korean industrial groups are accelerating investments in lithium, nickel sulfate, and base-metal processing facilities to secure critical mineral supply chains ahead of 2030.
Macmahon has agreed to fully acquire Aspect Engineering, signaling a strategic push to broaden its mining services capabilities.
The British government has allocated public funds to finance the initial phase of The Vital Lithium’s commercial electrolyte refining facility in Teesside.
French miner Eramet is evaluating a partial divestment at its Argentine lithium operation to lower leverage and finance expansion, drawing interest from major commodity traders and infrastructure investors.
EVE Energy has secured a 206 GWh battery supply agreement with U.S. energy integrator Fluence for delivery between 2027 and 2031, marking a strategic expansion into AI data center infrastructure.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed legislation establishing a comprehensive national policy governing critical and strategic mineral resources in Brazil.