Lithium

China’s near-monopoly brings challenges, opportunities to strategic metals space

Countries dependent on Chinese supply of strategic metals are pursuing strategies to respond to potential shortages of these metals. But while China’s dominance is causing due cause for concern, it also opens up opportunities for juniors developing alternative supplies outside China, writes Liza Mayer.

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Canada Lithium on Target For 2013 Production; To Be First Canadian Lithium Producer

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By Alex Létourneau

Canada Lithium Corp. (TSX:CLQ)(OTCQX:CLQMF) is on its way to begin lithium carbonate production in 2013, with full annual production totaling 20,000 metric tons, making it Canada’s first lithium producer.

“We’re going to be the only lithium producer in Canada,” Peter Secker, president and chief executive officer said. “There is no other lithium producer in Canada so it’s fairly unique.” Read more

Increasing lithium supplies likely to meet demand: Daniela Desormeaux

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By George Mack

The Energy Report: Daniela, over the past three months the small-cap lithium developers have on the whole been in positive territory. Are we at the beginning of a long-overdue bull market in lithium equities?

Daniela Desormeaux: Most of the smaller-scale suppliers trading in the open market are young, junior mining companies. Read more

Video: Rock Tech Lithium Georgia Lake Drill Tour

RockTech Lithium, 3D Drill Tour (Nov 2011)

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Video: Solid Resources Alberta 1 Drill Tour

Solid Resources, 3D Drill Tour (Nov 2011)

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Solid Resources converts results into rare metals resource at Alberta 1 in Spain Read more

Demand for lithium expanding as battery manufacturers make major investments

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By Zig Lambo

The Energy Report: Thank you for joining us this afternoon, Jonathan. You have a technical background in engineering and manufacturing in addition to your experience as an analyst. This gives you a unique perspective in evaluating investment opportunities. What do you look for specifically in a lithium company?

Jonathan Lee: Numerous factors. Our strategy is to find low-cost producers within a sector. Then from a capital cost side, it’s always more beneficial to have a lower capital cost to get a better return on equity and make the project more feasible. Read more

Resource drilling enhances Australian lithium project

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By Ross Louthean

One of the partners in the Mount Marion lithium project in the eastern goldfields of Western Australia disclosed today that a third phase of resource definition drilling had confirmed high-grade pegmagtites at the Number Four deposit and at a new location called Area Six.

Diverified miner and explorer Reed Resources Ltd (ASX: RDR) says the Mt Marion project is on schedule for commissioning in December Read more

Canada Lithium faces class action over Quebec project resources estimate

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By Dorothy Kosich

London, Ontario-based Siskinds LLP has commenced a class action proceeding on behalf of shareholders of Canada Lithium Corporation (TSX: CLQ) of Toronto, who once claimed their Quebec Lithium Project was “one of the larger known lithium deposits in North America.”

On Monday Canada Lithium said “it will vigorously defend” Read more