The Federal Government (FG) has begun operations at a high-purity gold refinery in Lagos as part…
Tag: Lithium
Nigeria’s Critical Minerals Power Energy Transition
Nigeria’s energy transition and mineral resources present a historic opportunity to transform the country’s economy. Globally,…
CATL Suspends Operations at Major Lithium Mine in China
Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) said it had suspended production at a major lithium…
Algeria Set to Open Mining Sector to Foreign Companies for Critical Metals Exploration
Algeria is set to ease restrictions on foreign ownership in its mining sector. The gas-rich country…
Nigeria’s Lithium Boom Accelerates as Chinese-Funded Plants Near Launch
Nigeria’s mining minister, Dele Alake, announced on Sunday, May 25, that the country will officially launch…
Governor Sani Launches Lithium Processing Plant in Kaduna
Governor Uba Sani has established a lithium processing plant in a significant move to reposition Kaduna…
Exxon, SLB Show Interest in Lithium Projects in Chile
US oil major Exxon Mobil is planning a meeting with Chilean officials to discuss lithium investment…
Lithium Mines Reduce Output Due to Low Prices
Some mines that produce lithium, used in electric vehicle batteries, have curtailed operations or delayed expansions…
South Africa Seeks Nigeria’s Lithium for EV Batteries
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced South Africa’s intent to collaborate with Nigeria to extract critical minerals,…
Belgrade Protesters Demand Halt to Rio Tinto’s Lithium Mine
Thousands gathered in central Belgrade on Saturday, August 10, to demand the government halt Rio Tinto’s…