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Morgan Stanley says lithium has “likely found a near-term floor,” but further cuts are needed to bring the market back into balance.

Lithium’s rocky patch: Key building block of EV revolution faces uncertain future under Trump

While prices have started to pick up again, this major green energy metal’s fortunes in 2025 will hinge on whether electric vehicles sales can maintain their momentum.

  • Simon Johanson and Nick Toscano

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The Kemerton Battery Energy Storage System was approved by the WA regional Development Assessment Panel on December 4.

Big BESS: State’s largest power bank to be built in WA’s South West

A $400 million Battery Energy Storage System will use lithium-ion battery technology to support the WA power grid through wind and solar energy.

  • Claire Ottaviano
WA Premier Roger Cook.

Lithium industry handed a $150m lifeline amid price crash

The WA government has announced a two-year-long $150 million support package for the state’s embattled lithium industry as it grapples with a price slump for the commodity.

  • Hamish Hastie and Jesinta Burton
This week’s Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is … lithium.

Rio bid for Arcadium sees lithium roar back … baby!

This week’s Bulls N’ Bears Runner of the Week is … lithium. The metal is back in the headlines for all the right reasons, inspiring several share price jumps.

  • Craig Nolan
Rio’s buyout was accepted by Arcaduim’s board at $US5.85 per share, a 90 per cent premium on the miner’s closing share price on the 4 October.

Rio Tinto bags its lithium prize in a hurry

With global lithium prices in a slump, mining giant Rio Tinto has wasted little time in buying US-based Arcadium Lithium for almost $10 billion.

  • Simon Johanson
Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm is trying to acquire US-based lithium producer Arcadium.

Rio Tinto gets a taste for lithium but its billions may not be enough

The mining giant is hoping to break the jinx of Australian companies faring poorly on foreign acquisitions. But it would need to convince the market that buying lithium is worth it.

  • Elizabeth Knight
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A diamond drill core sample from the first hole at Chariot Corporation’s Black Mountain lithium project in Wyoming, USA.

Chariot hitches wagon to fast payback US lithium pilot plant

Chariot Corporation has adopted a pilot plant plan for its high-grade US lithium play, fast-tracking production for an early payback on rising lithium demand.

  • James Pearson
Mineral Resources’ Chris Ellison says ‘it’s not a fun time’ to be in the business as the price of lithium languishes.

Lithium boss slams ‘lazy’ global carmakers, but says EV boom is coming

One of Australia’s top lithium producers says no one is making money from mining the key battery ingredient at current prices as electric car sales languish.

  • Nick Toscano
The Pilbara Minerals lithium mine in Western Australia.

Pilbara lithium leader’s profit crushed after price collapse

The collapse in lithium prices has crushed full-year profits at Australia’s leading producer, Pilbara Minerals, and denied shareholders any dividends.

  • Marion Rae
Lithium, a key component of batteries for electric vehicles, has been falling in price.

Green dreams go bad: Why feel-good investing doesn’t make for good returns

“Green” investors have learned a harsh lesson on investing based on a feel-good narrative, instead of using fundamental or technical analysis.

  • William Bennett

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