The USD 210 million deal gives it access to lithium resources in Ghana and Ivory Coast.
Written by Nikkei Asia
Published on
13 May 2026
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Chinese mineral miner Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has agreed to fully purchase an Australian peer with lithium assets in Africa, expanding its portfolio on the continent.
Move follows closure of China’s Jianxiawo mine.
CATL, the world’s biggest battery producer, confirmed the closure of its Jianxiawo mine, saying it is seeking to renew its…
CATL suspended production at the Yichun Project after the mine's permit expired Saturday, the company told CNBC.
Vancouver-based Lithium Americas is developing one of world's largest lithium mines in northern Nevada.
The U.S. government is taking a minority stake in a company that is developing one of the world’s largest lithium mines in…
China's Tianqi Lithium Corp. announced plans to reduce its 21.9% stake in Chilean lithium producer SQM, the world's largest…
