Lithium sector needs $42 billion as pivot from China adds costs
The global lithium industry needs as much as $42 billion of investment by the end of the decade in order to meet demand for the crucial battery-making material, with attempts to build supply chains outside of China subject to much higher costs, according to a data and market-intelligence provider.
Proposed lithium mine in Nevada would damage ancestral lands, critics say
Boise State Public Radio News | By Chris Aadland Published April 15, 2022. This article is an extensive history of the opposing views regarding LAC's proposed Thacker Pass. It provides a balanced view of the opposing positions on the project and, in addition, shines a light on LAC's outreach proposals to the Native Americans
Federal judge rejects NV tribe’s attempt to join lithium mine suit Interior asks 9th Circuit to let mine proceed BY: JENIFFER SOLIS - MARCH 15, 2022
A Nevada federal judge on Friday rejected a legal effort by the Winnemucca Indian Colony to join a lawsuit attempting to stop a lithium mining project at Thacker Pass, a religiously and culturally significant area considered sacred to the tribe. Also last week, Department of Interior attorneys urged the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to reject tribal concerns and allow the mine developer to excavate as planned.
Lithium sector needs $42 billion as pivot from China adds costs
The global lithium industry needs as much as $42 billion of investment by the end of the decade in order to meet demand for the crucial battery-making material, with attempts to build supply chains outside of China subject to much higher costs, according to a data and market-intelligence provider.
Barron's article on Princeton LAC investment
Barron's article discussing Princeton Univerity's 2.4 M share investment in LAC. Fourth largest shareholder.
Pond Harvesting at CO has begun
WBDT tweeted this photo and notice that LAC has announced pond harvesting has begun at CO.
Argentina expects $4.2bn investment in its lithium sector
This means, according to productive development minister Matías Kulfas, the country has the potential to become the world’s third or fourth biggest lithium producer. The nations’ lithium portfolio includes 23 projects in various stages of development, including Ganfeng Lithium and Lithium Americas’ under construction Caucharí-Olaroz. The project is expected to become Argentina’s top producer with 40,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) a year, starting in second half of 2022
Lithium Americas Reports First Quarter 2022 Results
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) has reported financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Morningstar EV Analyst Interview. LAC discussed.
Midas Letter interviews Seth Goldstein from Morningstar. LAC is a focus and SG mentions LAC is the most undervalued Li stock.
A top lithium expert agrees with Elon Musk that there’s not enough of the crucial metal to meet booming demand
“In the next two years, even though there will be significant growth in supply, it will be less than demand, so the gap will just continue to grow,” lithium and mining expert Joe Lowry, who has earned the nickname Mr. Lithium, recently said in an interview with Bloomberg.
Proposed lithium mine in Nevada would damage ancestral lands, critics say
Boise State Public Radio News | By Chris Aadland Published April 15, 2022. This article is an extensive history of the opposing views regarding LAC's proposed Thacker Pass. It provides a balanced view of the opposing positions on the project and, in addition, shines a light on LAC's outreach proposals to the Native Americans
The Near-500% Rally in Lithium Is Showing Cracks in China
“Downstream demand is weakening as the pandemic hinders carmakers’ production in China and inventory levels remain high at battery manufacturers,” said Maria Ma, an analyst at Shanghai Metals Market. “Companies are also pressured by the elevated lithium prices and there’s strong price resistance.”
Federal judge rejects NV tribe’s attempt to join lithium mine suit Interior asks 9th Circuit to let mine proceed BY: JENIFFER SOLIS - MARCH 15, 2022
A Nevada federal judge on Friday rejected a legal effort by the Winnemucca Indian Colony to join a lawsuit attempting to stop a lithium mining project at Thacker Pass, a religiously and culturally significant area considered sacred to the tribe. Also last week, Department of Interior attorneys urged the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to reject tribal concerns and allow the mine developer to excavate as planned.