September 2019
Cowan cash call set to shake up Alita receivership
An equity raising by a little known but strategically important lithium aspirant could complicate Galaxy Resources' bid to get control of the Bald Hill mine.
- Peter Ker
August 2019
Galaxy in the red as lithium world swims in spodumene
Stockpiles of Australia's lithium-rich spodumene are building up at home and abroad, and exporters say a price recovery is not imminent.
- Peter Ker
Changing of the guard as mining's mini-boom loses steam
A three-year boom in prices for some of Australia's most important commodities is fast losing steam, tempting investors to change horses mid-race.
- Peter Ker
Lithium export plans slashed again
Australian lithium exports will not rise as quickly as expected, with another producer temporarily idling its mine and slashing expansion plans.
- Peter Ker
SQM has more bad news for Aussie lithium miners
An oversupply of lithium is denting Chilean giant SQM's profits, but a desire to win back market share will see it dramatically increase production in more bad news for Aussie lithium miners.
- Peter Ker and Tim Boyd
Lithium bust puts Bald Hill mine on the edge
The operator of Western Australia's Bald Hill lithium mine is in talks with lenders amid plummeting prices for the battery mineral.
- Peter Ker
May 2019
Alliance gives Galaxy front row seats to next lithium IPO
When Galaxy Resources started buying shares in lithium exporter Alliance Mineral Assets, it was securing more than just a valuable acquisition option.
- Peter Ker
November 2018
Albemarle expedites Australian projects over Chile
The world's biggest lithium producers are pivoting towards the type of lithium that is best made in Australia, in a major boost for the local sector.
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- Peter Ker
September 2018
SQM, Kidman develop retail-style lithium brand in hunt for price premiums
Lithium giant SQM will apply a retail-style brand to its Australian lithium hydroxide in a bid to attract price premiums from battery manufacturers.
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- Peter Ker
August 2018
SQM tips lithium prices to fall on surging Australian exports
Surging lithium exports from Australia will drive prices for the boom commodity lower over the next six months, SQM says.
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- Peter Ker
July 2018
Lithium past its peak as price slides
Prices for lithium sold into China have fallen for a second consecutive quarter adding fuel to predictions that prices would peak in early 2018.
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- Peter Ker
June 2018
Lithium superpower: How Australia's penny-dreadfuls stole a march on the world
A bunch of penny-dreadfuls have stolen a march on the lithium world. It required some quick thinking, a bit of luck and was no thanks to the banks.
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- Peter Ker
May 2018
Battery makers pushing for ten 10-year lithium contracts: Albemarle
Lithium giant Albemarle says battery manufacturers need longer supply contracts and hinted its $400 million plant in WA may be delivered a year later than expected.
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- Peter Ker
April 2018
Raw lithium exports to be short-lived, says Pilbara Minerals
Exports of unprocessed Australian lithium will prove to be a short-lived trend says Pilbara Minerals MD Ken Brinsden.
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- Peter Ker
Shorts vindicated as Galaxy lithium output disappoints
The short sellers that flocked towards lithium exporter Galaxy found vindication on Monday when poor production and unit cost results sparked a 3 per cent slump in the miner's share price.
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- Peter Ker
Singapore-listed Alliance Minerals buys Australian lithium company
Singapore-listed lithium producer Alliance Minerals Assets has bought out its Australian joint venture partner Tawana Resources for $215 million.
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- Melanie Burton
Canaccord launches $20m Tawana Resources raising
Canaccord Genuity has started beating the drum for lithium play and merger-hopeful Tawana Resources.
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- Sarah Thompson, Anthony Macdonald and Joyce Moullakis
Lithium stock Tawana Resources in play, scrip bid pending
Perth-based lithium hopeful Tawana Resources is understood to have captured the attention of a party it knows well.
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- Sarah Thompson, Anthony Macdonald and Joyce Moullakis
March 2018
Lithium giants Albemarle and Tianqi in ATO probe
The biggest winners from Australia's lithium boom are under investigation by the Tax Office over the price at which they bought Australian lithium products from a local subsidiary.
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- Peter Ker
Tawana set to be Australia's next lithium exporter
Tawana Resources looks set to be Australia's next lithium exporter.
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- Peter Ker