Tag: lithium

Friday, July 7th 2023 - 10:59 UTC
ECLAC highlights the importance of a lithium agenda for Latin America

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Thursday published a report called “Extraction and industrialization of lithium. Opportunities and challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean,” recommending the region's countries devise a productive development agenda around lithium to promote its extraction for the benefit of economic activities directly and indirectly related to the mineral.
Wednesday, May 31st 2023 - 10:16 UTC
Argentina forecasted to become 2nd world lithium producer by 2035

Argentina will overtake Chile as the world's second-largest lithium producer by 2035, according to the Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco), it was reported in Santiago.
Friday, May 19th 2023 - 10:56 UTC
EU involved in talks with Argentina and Chile to ensure supplies of lithium

The European Union is working on agreements with Argentina and Chile with the purpose of increasing access to critical minerals such as lithium, essential for the batteries of electric automobiles and to comply with the EU's less carbon-intensive economy guidelines.
Tuesday, May 16th 2023 - 10:47 UTC
Chile launches Lithium and Salt Flats Committee

Chile's Government Monday approved the creation of the “Lithium and Salt Flats Committee” to add to the National Lithium Strategy announced last month in areas involving the Economic Development Agency (Corfo) and also as a technical advisory body, it was reported in Santiago.
Thursday, May 4th 2023 - 10:31 UTC
Argentine deputies want lithium nationalized

A group of lawmakers from Argentine's ruling Everybody's Front (Frente de Todos - FdT) has launched an initiative to nationalize the country's lithium resources, it was reported Wednesday in Buenos Aires.
Saturday, March 11th 2023 - 08:05 UTC
US Southern Command Chief warns of Chinese expansion in South America

General Laura Jane Richardson, the head of the US Southern Command, told the House of Representatives this week that “China continues to expand its influence” in Latin America and “manipulates” its governments through “predatory investment practices.”
Tuesday, February 21st 2023 - 06:48 UTC
AMLO decrees nationalization of Mexico's lithium reserves

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) signed the decree whereby the country's lithium reserves belong to the federal state. “Let the nation be the owner of this strategic mineral” used in the production of batteries for electric cars, the head of state said from Sonora in the municipality of Bacadéhuachi.
Friday, October 21st 2022 - 20:45 UTC
“Lithium ABC countries” working on common pricing policies

South America's “ABC” lithium-producing countries Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile are considering joint policies to set the sale price of the mineral, Télam reported Thursday.
Thursday, October 20th 2022 - 09:44 UTC
Brazilian firm pledges US$ 100 to lithium project in Argentina

Brazil's Unipar has pledged to invest over US$ 100 million in lithium and renewable energies over the next three years in Argentina, it was announced.
Monday, August 29th 2022 - 10:38 UTC
Lithium exports gain pace in Argentina

According to the latest report from Argentina's National Mining Secretariat, lithium is not far from taking over as the leading mining industry item, whereas gold and silver continue to lead.