Wildcat Resources’ Bolt Cutter Central discovery is emerging as a key part of a growing lithium hub in Western Australia’s Pilbara.

Aboom in battery storage has bolstered the demand outlook for lithium in 2026, driving hopes for an accelerated turnaround for an industry struggling with oversupply.

China to Dominate the Future of Critical Mineral Refining

While Australia has long been a top-producing country when it comes to lithium, China has risen quickly to become not only the top lithium processing and refining country, but also a major miner of the commodity. In fact, China was the third largest lithium-p...