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Rio Tinto ramps up Argentine lithium production following the Arcadium Lithium acquisition, hitting key milestones at Fénix, Sal de Vida, and Rincón projects.
Rio Tinto advances key lithium projects in Argentina following its Arcadium Lithium acquisition, securing $1.175 billion in new project financing.
Vale Base Metals accelerates copper production at its Salobo complex in Brazil using new coarse particle flotation technology with support from Wheaton.
Lithium Argentina and Ganfeng Lithium secure environmental approval for the Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes project, targeting 150,000 tonnes of annual LCE capacity.
Lynas Rare Earths accelerates its global growth strategy with the acquisition of Meteoric Resources, bolstering feedstock security for Western markets.
Rio Tinto accelerates its lithium strategy in Argentina, leveraging the Arcadium Lithium acquisition to boost production and secure key project financing.
Albemarle Corporation hits key permitting milestones for its Kings Mountain lithium project, aiming to bolster domestic U.S. battery supply chain security.
PLS Group reports surging lithium production and expanded offtake agreements, signaling a robust recovery in battery metal demand and operational momentum.
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt advances a $210 million acquisition of Atlantic Lithium, aiming to accelerate development of Ghana's first major spodumene mine.
MP Materials accelerates domestic magnet production through a strategic DoD partnership and new Texas manufacturing capacity to secure U.S. supply chains.
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt secures Australian regulatory approval for its $210 million acquisition of Atlantic Lithium, advancing the Ewoyaa project in Ghana.
Rio Tinto advances its $2.5 billion Rincon lithium project in Argentina, securing $1.175 billion in financing and initiating commercial export shipments.
Vale has finalized its Voisey’s Bay Mine Expansion in Canada, transitioning to underground mining to secure long-term nickel, copper, and cobalt production.
Lynas Rare Earths scales heavy rare earth production in Malaysia, strengthening non-Chinese supply chains for critical magnet materials and high-tech sectors.
Electra Battery Materials accelerates construction of its Ontario cobalt sulfate refinery, targeting Q4 2027 production to secure North American supply chains.
Albemarle completes critical dewatering at its Kings Mountain site in North Carolina, marking a major milestone for domestic U.S. lithium production capacity.
Graphite One accelerates its integrated U.S. graphite supply chain, aligning with federal mandates to secure domestic battery material production by 2029.
Ioneer has finalized a $700 million conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada.
MP Materials partners with Saudi mining giant Maaden and U.S. defense officials to construct a critical rare earth processing refinery in Saudi Arabia.
Pilbara Minerals moves forward with pre-FID spend for its Pilgangoora lithium mine, targeting 2 Mtpa capacity through the capital-disciplined P2000 project.
Rio Tinto secures all regulatory clearances for its $6.7 billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, creating a global battery materials heavyweight.
Lithium Argentina and Ganfeng Lithium move forward with their $3 billion PPG project in Salta, applying for RIGI incentives to build 150,000 tpa LCE capacity.
Lynas Rare Earths commits capital to expand downstream processing and heavy rare earth separation capacity across Western Australia and Malaysia.
Rio Tinto secures $1.175 billion in multilateral financing for its Rincon lithium project in Argentina, bolstering global battery-grade supply chains.
Albemarle secures final federal permits for its Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina, marking a major milestone for domestic battery supply chains.
Rio Tinto advances Fénix Phase 1B in Argentina, boosting lithium carbonate capacity with new adsorption technology to meet long-term energy transition demand.
Rio Tinto advances its Argentine lithium strategy by deploying ILiAD Technologies' direct lithium extraction pilot at the Sal de Vida project in Catamarca.
MP Materials secures $1.15 billion in financing for its 10X magnet facility, marking a major milestone in building a vertically integrated US supply chain.
Ioneer receives the federal Record of Decision for the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada, marking a historic win for US battery material supply.
Pilbara Minerals commissions Australia’s first mine-site midstream plant to produce lithium phosphate, signaling a shift toward domestic value-added processing.
Rio Tinto advances its lithium portfolio in Argentina, leveraging the Arcadium acquisition to scale production capacity and secure long-term supply chains.
BHP and Lundin Mining finalize a $3.25 billion deal to acquire Filo Corp, securing the world-class Filo del Sol copper project to bolster global supply chains.
Liontown Resources achieves first spodumene concentrate production at its Kathleen Valley lithium project in Western Australia, marking a major supply milestone.
Rio Tinto secures a $1.175 billion financing package from international lenders to accelerate the Rincon lithium project in Argentina toward 60,000 t/y output.
Albemarle completes dewatering at its North Carolina lithium site as federal support and Project Vault financing accelerate US battery material independence.
From the Salar de Atacama to a new generation of direct lithium extraction projects, Chile is pairing rising output with higher environmental standards, cementing its place as the world's most reliable lithium supplier.
MP Materials accelerates domestic rare earth magnet production with DoD support, strengthening U.S. supply chain resilience against global market volatility.
Atlantic Lithium advances Ghana's first lithium mine following parliamentary approval and new capital inflows, signaling progress for West African supply.
Lynas Rare Earths invests $180 million to expand its Malaysian refinery, creating the only major heavy rare earth separation hub outside of Chinese control.
New data reveals a widening gap between lithium production capacity and accelerating demand from EV manufacturers, raising concerns about supply security through 2030.
Lynas Rare Earths secures new Malaysian feedstock through a strategic partnership, bolstering non-Chinese supply chains for critical magnet materials.
Ghana's parliament ratifies the Ewoyaa Lithium Project mining lease, marking a major milestone for Atlantic Lithium and the global battery supply chain.
The U.S. Department of the Interior approves Ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge project, clearing the path for Nevada to become a major domestic lithium production hub.
Rio Tinto acquires Arcadium Lithium for $6.7 billion, marking a major strategic expansion into battery metals as global demand for electric vehicles intensifies.
MP Materials begins commercial production of sintered neodymium-iron-boron magnets in Fort Worth, marking a major milestone for the US domestic EV supply chain.
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The importance of public investment planning for incentivizing and developing private investment is exemplified by Chile’s PROPIR instrument (Regional Public Investment Program). PROPIR is a planning and budgeting tool that details all public spending committed to carrying out studies, projects, and programs in each region during the budget year. In practice, it requires private companies to provide information to the state and, vice versa, the state to share program pipelines and regulatory timelines—so that joint efforts are strengthened and both sectors can contribute to broad-based development
