1 Dec 2023
Reserve Revision for Lithium in Australia
Lithium reserves for Australia were revised to 56,200,000 metric tons for 2023 based on company and government reports.
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Lithium Oxides
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27 Oct 2019
Mine Expansion for Lithium in Australia
Sichuan Tianqi Lithium announced plans to double production capacity to 48,000 t/yr of lithium concentrate at the Greenbushes mine, beginning in late 2019.
16 Mar 2019
Mine Expansion for Lithium in Australia
Talison Lithium (Sichuan Tianqi Lithium/Albemarle) announced a mine expansion at the Greenbushes mine to increase production to 165,000 t/yr of lithium concentrate.
2019
Mine Closure for Lithium in Australia
Junior mining operations in Australia ceased production entirely.
2019
Project Delay for Lithium in Australia
Established lithium operations in Australia postponed capacity expansion plans due to overproduction and falling prices.
2019
Reserve Revision for Lithium in Australia
Lithium reserves for Australia were revised upward based on new government and industry data.
26 Oct 2018
Processing Startup for Lithium in Australia
Sichuan Tianqi Lithium announced the construction of a 24,000‑t/yr lithium hydroxide plant in Kwinana, Western Australia, with commissioning expected in late 2018.
1 Jan 2018
Mine Expansion for Lithium in Australia
Five new Australian spodumene operations ramped up production in 2018, further expanding lithium mining output.
1 Jan 2018
Mine Expansion for Lithium in Australia
The leading Australian spodumene operation increased its concentrate production by about 40% in 2018, maintaining its position as the world's largest lithium producer.
31 Dec 2017
Mine Restart for Lithium in Australia
Galaxy Resources resumed commercial operation of the Mt Cattlin spodumene project in Western Australia, producing 155,679 t of concentrate in 2017.
31 Dec 2017
Mine Restart for Lithium in Australia
Reed Industrial Minerals began commercial production at the Mount Marion spodumene project in Western Australia, producing 377,388 t of concentrate in 2017.
18 Apr 2017
Mine Restart for Lithium in Australia
Mineral Resources Ltd. commenced commercial production of lithium direct‑shipping ore (DSO) from the Wodgina mine in Western Australia.
1 Jan 2017
Mine Expansion for Lithium in Australia
Two new Australian spodumene operations ramped up production in 2017, expanding the country's lithium mining capacity.
2013
Ownership Change for Lithium in Australia
Chinese lithium chemical producer acquired an Australian lithium mine in 2013, transferring ownership and potentially altering production dynamics.
15 Nov 1995
Project Delay for Lithium in Australia
Completion of the Gwalia Lithium Carbonate plant at the Greenbushes spodumene mine was delayed, postponing production until early to mid‑1996.
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