Lithium Market Update: Q1 2025 in Review

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Unlocking lithium: Pairing technology and expertise to increase project value – by Victoria Martinez (Canadian Mining Journal – April 7, 2025)

https://www.canadianminingjournal.com/ The number of batteries used in energy storage is rising as the world adopts more advanced technologies, particularly green energy and electric vehicles (EVs), thus increasing the demand for critical minerals such as lithium. Lithium extraction, like many resources, can be a complicated and expensive proposition for mining companies. Typically found in low concentrations, ...

IDM Short Insight 45: Lithium, Democracy & EU popularity in Serbia

What's the latest in the debate about the controversial Jadar lithium mining project in Serbia? Why did the National Convention on the EU, a Serbian civil society platform, send a letter to the European Commission? Watch the most recent IDM Short Insights to find out! Rebecca Thorne (IDM) and Strahinja Subotic (CEP) reporting from Belgrade. Transcript: Last week, Serbian civil society sent a letter to the European Commission about the controvers…

European Lithium highlights viability of Tanbreez heavy rare earths play

European Lithium (ASX:EUR) has released a preliminary economic assessment for the Tanbreez rare earth project in Greenland, showing its potential to become a standalone mining and processing operation for rare earth and rare metals. Listen to the HotCopper podcast for in-depth discussions and insights on all the biggest headlines from throughout the week. On Spotify, Apple, and more. In the report, the company also had a particular focus on the …

Lithium Market Update: Q1 2025 in Review

The global lithium market experienced a significant downturn during the first quarter of 2025, with some price segments falling to four year lows. Persistent oversupply and weaker-than-anticipated demand, particularly from the electric vehicle (EV) sector, prevented any market gains over the three month period. After starting the year at a steady pace, the lithium carbonate CIF North Asia price fell below US$9,550 per metric ton in February, its…

Lithium Prices in 2025: What's Next for the Market?

The global lithium market experienced a significant downturn during the first quarter of 2025, with some price segments falling to four year lows. Persistent oversupply and weaker-than-anticipated demand, particularly from the electric vehicle (EV) sector, prevented any market gains over the three month period. After starting the year at a steady pace, the lithium carbonate CIF North Asia price fell below US$9,550 per metric ton in February, its…