Balancing clean energy and water: Innovations in lithium extraction in Nevada
Supporters of lithium mining argue that this elemental salt is essential for advancing the clean energy economy and has the potential to create thousands of...
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Serbia’s lithium mining project sparks nationwide protests: A clash of economic ambitions and environmental concerns
Since August, a major lithium mining project in the Jadar River basin has ignited nationwide protests in Serbia, driven by concerns over its environmental impact....
Canada allocates $8.4 million to enhance electric vehicle supply chain through critical minerals projects
The electric vehicle supply chain offers significant economic potential for Canadian workers and businesses, spanning from mining critical minerals to manufacturing cars and batteries, as...
Glencore CEO: Cobalt market oversupply due to slower EV growth and new battery tech
The cobalt market is facing significant volatility, with prices plummeting to their lowest levels since 2016. This downturn is largely attributed to slower-than-expected growth in...
GreenRoc achieves strong H1 2024 results and milestones in Greenland’s premium graphite project
GreenRoc Strategic Materials Plc has announced promising interim results for the first half of 2024, showcasing significant advancements in their Greenland Amitsoq graphite project. This...
Morocco’s rich phosphate reserves: A key to economic growth and global market power
Morocco holds approximately 70% of the world’s known phosphate rock reserves, a crucial resource for producing fertilizers and battery materials. This presents the country with...
UK urged to reopen mines as China dominates global critical minerals market
China’s dominance in the production and processing of critical minerals has raised alarms globally, prompting the UK to reassess its own reserves. The UK House...
India’s 2024-25 budget: Strategic customs duty exemptions for lithium and critical minerals to boost electric mobility
The Union Budget 2024-25 emphasizes energy security by proposing targeted customs duty exemptions for critical minerals, including lithium. This initiative aligns with India’s goals to...
BASF postpones Spanish battery recycling facility amid slowing EV adoption and market challenges
Major chemical company BASF has announced it will pause plans to build a large battery recycling refinery in Spain, citing slow adoption of electric vehicles...
Serbia and EU revive major lithium project amid green transition efforts
Serbia’s ambitious lithium project has resurfaced as a key initiative that European leaders hope will significantly boost the continent’s green transition. Last week, Belgrade hosted...