Lithium Market News and Price Updates
Argentina resources investment accelerates across energy and mining
Argentina is moving from long-standing resource underperformance to a broad investment upswing in oil, gas and mining. New government incentives and regulatory changes are helping draw large-scale ...
TSMC explores rare-earth alternatives for chip factory equipment
As China tightens control over key rare-earth supplies, TSMC is exploring alternatives to rare-earth components used in factory equipment to limit potential disruption to advanced chip production. ...
Albemarle credit ratings upgraded by Fitch on lower leverage, stable outlook
Albemarle secures a higher investment-grade rating as debt reduction, lower capital spending and improving lithium prices strengthen its credit profile in 2026. The upgrade also reflects better ...
U.S.-Uzbekistan council advances investment cooperation in energy, tech and minerals
Washington and Tashkent are deepening their economic engagement as senior officials and business representatives meet in Samarkand for the second U.S.-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council. ...
African minerals processing push faces power supply risk
African governments are stepping up efforts to keep more value from their mineral output by pushing miners to build refineries and smelters locally. Investors are showing interest in financing ...
PLS expands Pilgangoora lithium mine in Western Australia as EV demand supports long-term output growth
Western Australia's lithium sector is drawing fresh long-term investment even as commodity prices retreat from recent highs. PLS Group says its planned expansion at the Pilgangoora mine in the ...
Albemarle upgrade points to rebound in lithium sector
Growing battery storage demand is improving the outlook for lithium producers as supply remains constrained by long project lead times and lower industry capital spending. That backdrop is ...
Asian stocks slide as oil, earnings outlook pressure technology shares
Asian share markets come under heavy pressure on Tuesday as rising oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions drive investors away from technology stocks. The selloff also unfolds ahead of U.S. ...
U.S. opens direct engagement with Myanmar junta as policy shifts toward security and minerals
Washington is opening direct channels with Myanmar's military-led government after years of trying to isolate the generals following the 2021 coup. The outreach centers on scam compounds targeting ...
Eramet plans lithium capacity expansion in Argentina
French miner Eramet is preparing a new investment in Argentina as it looks to raise lithium output from its Centenario operation. The proposed $350 million expansion would add 11,000 metric tons ...
The Metals Company adds Exxon veteran to board amid U.S. seabed mining push
The Metals Company is reshaping its board as it moves closer to seeking commercial recovery of polymetallic nodules in international waters. The appointment comes while the company advances under ...
Canada, Germany discuss deeper economic cooperation in energy and critical minerals
Canada and Germany are moving to deepen commercial ties as both governments focus on supply chains, energy and strategic industrial cooperation. Talks in Ottawa brought together ministers and ...
KoBold urges faster African approvals to speed critical minerals projects
Competition for Africa's critical minerals is intensifying as Western and Chinese groups race to secure metals used in electric vehicles, artificial intelligence and defence technologies. KoBold ...
U.S., Argentina launch Andes-Atlantic infrastructure corridor to boost minerals and energy trade
Unveiled during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week, the Andes-Atlantic Corridor is designed to link Argentina’s northwest mining regions and Vaca Muerta energy basin with ...
Mineral Resources rating upgrade reflects deleveraging and stronger balance sheet
Mineral Resources secures a higher credit rating as improved leverage metrics and expanding operations strengthen its financial profile. The upgrade also covers the company’s U.S. dollar senior ...
U.S. Export-Import Bank plans Argentina project funding in minerals and energy
Washington and Buenos Aires are deepening economic ties as Argentina seeks more foreign capital for strategic industries. A planned U.S. financing package of up to $7 billion targets critical ...
Nth Cycle signs $1 billion minerals offtake with Glencore ahead of listing
Battery recycling supply chains are drawing more strategic attention as critical minerals become more central to industrial policy and global trade. In that context, Nth Cycle has signed a $1 ...
Kenya, U.S. deepen commercial and security talks amid critical minerals push
Kenya is reinforcing its role in East Africa as it expands trade and strategic cooperation with the U.S. Talks between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President William Ruto center on ...
DOE seeks industry input on transfer of surplus critical minerals from cleanup sites
The Department of Energy is opening a new channel for private-sector interest in surplus critical minerals and materials held at federal cleanup sites across the U.S. The effort covers five ...
U.S., Lithuania sign critical minerals cooperation framework
The U.S. and Lithuania are deepening economic security ties through a new framework focused on critical minerals and supply chain resilience. The agreement links raw materials cooperation with ...
U.S. battery sector races to narrow China supply chain lead
Washington is directing fresh funding to battery technology companies as the U.S. tries to cut its dependence on China across critical minerals, processing and manufacturing. The effort is ...
