Lithium Australia

Livium Ltd is in advanced negotiations to secure a new contract with national metal recycler Sell & Parker Pty Ltd that is expected to generate revenue exceeding A$1 million. The Proposed Agreement would represent approximately 15% of Livium’s total revenue for the 2024 financial year, marking a significant step forward in the company’s commercial strategy. Sell & Parker is a nationally recognised metal recycling business, employing more than 400 people across eight facilities nationwide. Aiming to diversify end-of-life battery sources Under the terms of the Proposed Agreement, Livium’s wholly owned subsidiary Envirostream Australia Pty Ltd would provide recycling services for project-related materials, with operations expected to start in late April 2025. The contract is expected to drive a substantial uplift in collection volumes through the remainder of the 2025 financial year and into the first half of FY26, with the potential for an extended partnership. While the agreement is only proposed at this stage, once executed it would deliver on Livium’s focus to secure exclusive battery recycling contracts and diversify its end-of-life battery sources. Rio Tinto Ltd delivered a mixed performance in the March quarter of 2025, with strong output from its copper and bauxite operations offset by significant weather-related disruptions in iron ore production and shipments in Western Australia. Copper production rose 16% year-on-year to 210,000 tonnes, with record monthly output at the Oyu Tolgoi underground mine in March. Rio Tinto’s lithium strategy accelerated with the completion of the Arcadium acquisition in March. The new Rio Tinto Lithium business combines Arcadium’s assets and the Rincon project, which is progressing towards commissioning. Key capital projects are advancing: Commodities generally held steady. Iron ore prices rose slightly, copper strengthened on robust demand and tight smelter capacity, while aluminium prices were mixed. Global lithium demand rose 30% year-on-year, driven by electric vehicle sales. Rio Tinto continues to target diversified, profitable growth across its portfolio while navigating short-term operational challenges and advancing its energy transition ambitions.» Mehr auf proactiveinvestors.com