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Pilbara reveals plan to buy Altura for US$175M

Australian lithium producer Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) has signed a conditional agreement with a group of lenders to buy embattled rival Altura Mining for US$175 million. The West Perth-based miner…


The Greenbushes lithium mine in Australia Tianqi Lithium, 250 km south of Perth in Western Australia. Credit: Tianqi Lithium.

Commentary: Lithium opportunities abound in Australia

The following is an edited excerpt from the publication “The lithium–ion battery value chain — new economy opportunities for Australia” by the Australian government’s Australian Trade and Investment Commission. To…


NEO Lithium’s Tres Quebradas lithium project in Argentina. Credit: NEO Lithium.

Pala sets up new tech metals fund

Over the last decade, Pala Investments has invested across a range of metals, including cobalt, lithium, rare earths, tin, nickel and copper. More recent investments include the $200-million public offering…