Lithium Carbonate news

All news on Lithium Carbonate (also known as Lithium salt of carbonic acid, Lithium Carbonate Granular Powder, Dilithium carbonate, and Carbonic acid, dilithium salt): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

20 August 2026

Asahi Kasei develops lithium pre-doping method to boost silicon-rich LIB energy density

Electrolyte additives let low-cost lithium carbonate decompose at normal cell voltages, enabling pre-doping to cut first-cycle lithium loss and raise energy density (10% in a test cell).
13 August 2026

Evonik supplies Liocel adsorbent for Neptune Energy's Altmark DLE Pilot Phase II

Liocel chosen for adsorption-based DLE testing in an oxygen-free pilot handling 1,000 L/day to evaluate adsorbents for potential industrial deployment.
29 July 2026

Eni second-quarter 2026 results and updated capital plan

Double-digit underlying production growth, new JV and project FIDs, entry into critical minerals, and a larger share buyback with slightly higher 2026 production guidance.
7 July 2026

Nobian launches LiSA pilot to scale circular low‑carbon lithium refining

Pilot will test salt-assisted crystallization to refine LiCl from geothermal brines and recycled batteries into battery-grade lithium with lower energy, CO₂, water and waste.
6 July 2026

Eni takes 25% stake in EnergyX’s Black Giant lithium project in Chile

$225m phased investment for a DLE lithium project with closed‑loop brine reinjection; 52.5 kton/y LCE target, staged start‑ups in 2028 and 2030 and up to 25% offtake option.
11 May 2026

POSCO Holdings invests USD 765m for 30% stake in Australian lithium JV with Mineral Resources

Secures rights to 30% of spodumene concentrate from Wodgina and Mt. Marion; aims to link upstream mining supply with downstream processing and capture dividend income.

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