Tennessee approves Piedmont Lithium plant construction as complex Carolina project slows

The now $800 million project 265 km southeast of Nashville would process about 27,000 tonnes a year of the battery metal starting in 2026.

Colin McClelland | August 1, 2023 | 7:01 am

Main sources of coal bursts identified

Coal bursts are triggered by a volatile and uncontrolled energy release from within an overstressed rock mass or coal seam.

Staff Writer | August 1, 2023 | 6:06 am

Rio Tinto inks earn-in deal for lithium project in Rwanda

Rio has the option to invest up to $7.5 million in two stages to earn up to a 75% interest in Aterian's HCK project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2023 | 5:50 am

Lithium Americas shareholders approve split

The new Lithium Americas will own the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada, while Lithium Argentina will focus on the assets held in the South American country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2023 | 3:40 am

New stretchable battery may pave the way for smart clothes

US-based researchers have developed a successful prototype of a fully stretchable fabric-based lithium-ion battery.

Staff Writer | July 31, 2023 | 12:18 pm

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Tennessee approves Piedmont Lithium plant construction as complex Carolina project slows

Main sources of coal bursts identified

Rio Tinto inks earn-in deal for lithium project in Rwanda

Lithium Americas shareholders approve split

Albemarle to invest nearly $83m in Patriot Battery Metals for 5% stake

SRG shareholder hopes Chinese investment will fast track company’s graphite development

Exxon in talks with Tesla, Ford, Volkswagen on supplying lithium

Rio Tinto commits $150 million to Centre for Future Materials

New stretchable battery may pave the way for smart clothes