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At E-FWD, we're addressing the UK’s critical minerals challenge head-on! Our latest article dives deep into the key issues and innovative solutions shaping the future of our supply chains. 👇  Key takeaways include: 🚧 Weaknesses Identified: The UK’s midstream sector needs stronger infrastructure, as most processing is done abroad, particularly in China. ♻️ Recycling & Circularity: Johnson Matthey, a global leader in precious metals recycling, highlights the importance of circularity and R&D for advancing new technologies. 🏗️ Growth Opportunities: Investment in domestic facilities, such as copper smelters and battery material recycling plants, is essential. Companies like Evolve Metals Ltd. and EMR are already leading the charge. 🇬🇧 Domestic Resources: With significant reserves of lithium and nickel, the UK’s development of these resources is crucial for reducing our reliance on imports. 🔄 Demand-Side Management: Efficient use of metals and exploring alternative materials are vital. While emerging battery technologies hold promise, they are not yet ready to fill current supply gaps. Read the full article below. #CriticalMinerals #SupplyChain #Recycling #Innovation #UKEnergy

Latin Resources achieves key milestones at Colina Lithium Project in Brazil An upgrade to the mineral resource estimate (MRE) at the Colina deposit within the Salinas Lithium Project of Latin Resources Ltd (ASX:LRS, OTC:LRSRF) in Brazil has prompted Bell Potter to release a research note on the company. LRS is on track to make a final investment decision at Salinas by the year’s end, ahead of anticipated first production in 2026.  Bell Potter outlined what the key value catalysts were now for LRS this year -the initial reserves and definitive feasibility study (DFS), offtake contracts, financing outcomes and final investment decision. https://lnkd.in/dY692Qe4

Atlantic Lithium Limited (AIM:ALL, OTCQX:ALLIF, ASX:A11) has received approval for listing by introduction on the main market of the #GhanaStockExchange, adding to its ASX, over-the-counter (OTC) and #LondonStockExchange #AIMlistings  As the country’s first near-term #lithiumproducer to list on the GSE, the company believes that admission to trading reflects a pioneering approach to establishing a route to the long-term supply of #lithium to support the #electrification transition and to meet global #climatechangeobjectives.  The company expects its GSE listing to broaden its #investorbase and increase the company’s visibility both within Ghana and globally. More at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors #AIM #OTCQX #ASX #ALL #ALLIF #A11 http://ow.ly/z16T105rAJ7

Glencore’s #lithium offtake agreement with Australian junior Galan Lithium Ltd highlights the miner’s growing role in providing financing for lithium projects. ⛏ Galan will supply 100% of lithium chloride concentrate from phase one of its Hombre Muerto West (MHW) lithium #brine project in Argentina to Glencore for five years, in return for a prepayment of between $70 million to $100 million. The deal comes at a difficult time for smaller lithium companies, as falling share prices and rising interest rates have made it harder to raise capital. Benchmark Source shares more detail below ⬇ Not subscribed? Request a free trial ➡ https://lnkd.in/eSG5_vuh

$LPI - Lithium Power International Ltd (ASX: LPI) confirms shareholder support for $365 million sale to Codelco Chairman Dave Hannon said the new National Lithium Policy – Chile is the largest producer of lithium carbonate equivalent tonnes in the world after Australia – would have made it difficult for the company to develop the brine on its own. “The decision of the LPI Directors to unanimously recommend the Scheme follows LPI running a broad strategic process, which included the assessment of potential financing and/or change of control transactions in relation to LPI’s Maricunga Project, and a comprehensive assessment of the potential benefits and risks of the Scheme,” he said. “The LPI Directors consider that the opportunity to immediately realise value for cash offered by the Scheme has the potential to deliver greater benefits to LPI Shareholders than any other alternative currently available, including the standalone financing and development of the Maricunga Project which could be difficult to obtain due to the uncertainty created for project financiers by the National Lithium Policy.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/ghsmHjVc #lithium

We've executed a Joint Venture Agreement for the development of the Rincon Project within our Salta Lithium Project in Argentina, with Navigate Energy Technology Limited as the controlling shareholder. Navigate will provide a US$4 million equity investment into the joint venture, which aims to establish Rincon as a significant Direct Lithium Extraction operation. This agreement follows the completion of due diligence and replaces a previous Binding Term Sheet. Managing Director Mena Habib commented, “We are delighted to execute the Joint Venture Agreement for the Rincon Project. After the successful completion of due diligence, the JVA represents a critical next step in formalising the terms under which the Project is proposed to be developed into a proposed significant Direct Lithium Extraction production operation. With the JVA executed, Power will now receive the second $500,000 tranche under the terms of the convertible loan agreement, and we will move forward to satisfy the conditions precedent, and establish the incorporated Joint Venture Entity for the Rincon Project.” Navigate Energy Technology Director Dr Wang Zhiqiang, PhD commented, “We are very pleased with the outcomes of our due diligence process in relation to the Rincon Project and Power Minerals, and are excited to enter into the JVA for the Rincon Project. We look forward to the establishment of the Rincon JV Entity and to working in partnership with Power Minerals to realize our shared goal of delivering a new source of quality LiCI and value added products from the Rincon Project.” Read the full ASX Announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gTEbFXes #PNN #powerminerals #Lithium #RinconProject #PowerMinerals #JointVenture #Mining #LithiumTriangle #EnergyTransition #SustainableEnergy #ASX #InvestingInLithium #RenewableEnergy #MiningInvestment #BatteryMetals

European Lithium, a substantial shareholder in NASDAQ listed Critical Metals Corp. welcomes the initial investment of USD$5m to acquire 92.5% controlling interest in the Tanbreez Greenland Rare Earth Mine. Critical Metals Corp. now holds 5.55% equity interest in the Tanbreez Project, while European Lithium retains its 7.5% ownership.   CRML CEO Tony Sage commented “The completion of this investment is a key step for our plans to acquire Tanbreez, a foundational rare earth asset for the West. By acquiring Tanbreez, Critical Metals Corp will be strategically positioned to become a reliable and sustainable supplier of both light and heavy rare earth elements to meet the growing demand of these materials from the technology and defense industries in western countries. With this development, the transaction is further de-risked”.     Malcolm Day Mykhailo Zhernov Anna Sloboda   #EUR #CRML #TanbreezRareEarths #Greenland #CriticalMetals #CriticalMinerals #Electrification #TonySage

Nevada Lithium Corporation is poised to advance its flagship Bonnie Claire Project with a strategic private placement led by renowned investor Marcel Boekhoorn. The company aims to raise approximately $6 million, enabling it to capitalize on the high-grade lithium and boron mineralization recently identified at the site. Situated in Nevada, a premier mining jurisdiction, Bonnie Claire is recognized as one of the largest lithium deposits in North America. The funds raised will facilitate the update of the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) and the completion of a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS). These comprehensive evaluations will provide valuable insights into the project's economic viability and technical feasibility, paving the way for potential future development and production. 'The Bonnie Claire Project represents a significant opportunity for Nevada Lithium, not only because of its size but also due to the high-grade nature of the lithium and boron mineralization identified,' stated Stephen Rentschler, the company's CEO. The project's advancement aligns with the growing demand for lithium, driven by the expanding electric vehicle market and the global transition towards cleaner energy solutions. #lithium #evs #cleanenergy @nevadalithium

Piedmont Lithium Inc. (ASX:PLL, OTC:PLLTL) Inc has opted to offload 24.3 million shares in Atlantic Lithium Limited (AIM:ALL, OTCQX:ALLIF, ASX:A11) to its largest shareholder, Assore International Holdings, in return for US$7.8 million in consideration. The shares represent 3.9% of Atlantic’s total shares – following the transaction, Assore will own about 28.4% of Atlantic’s shares, while PLL will retain 32.7 million shares for a 5.2% ownership stake in the company. "We finished 2023 in a strong position with approximately US$72 million in cash and US$47.4 million in marketable securities as of market close on January 17," said Piedmont Lithium president and CEO Keith Phillips. “We have always viewed our Atlantic shares as a potential source of capital and are pleased to further bolster our cash balance through this agreement..." More at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors #ASX #OTC #PLL #PLLTL #Lithium #LithiumMining #BatteryMetals http://ow.ly/wYMn1059FVs

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia | Rebecca Tomkinson | Critical Minerals Association Australia | Australian Critical Minerals Conference: Analysing the outlook for global supply and demand of critical minerals. #criticalminerals #australia #miningaustralia #australia #criticalmetals