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Race for critical minerals: The social and environmental trade-off

What are the social and environmental costs of the race for critical minerals? Minerals like cobalt, lithium, and nickel are crucial for the development of new technology, including clean energy. But mining and refining them can be hugely polluting and water intensive – with a risk of deforestation, water contamination,…

France 24

Woman jumps from flat window to escape e-bike fire in north London

LFB said that the fire was was caused by the failure of lithium batteries for an e-bike which were on charge

Evening Standard

Albemarle Stock In Focus as Citi Issues Bullish Note on Lithium Stocks

Albemarle stock is in focus as Citi issues a bullish note on the lithium sector. Here’s why the firm expects ALB shares to rally further in 2026.

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The $115 Million Reason ABAT Stock Is Up Today

American Battery Technology soars as DOE reinstates a $115 million grant. But ABAT shares remain a high-risk proposition for the remainder of 2026.

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Solidion Technology Granted 7 New Patents on Composite Anode Materials For Batteries Targeting Humanoid Robots, Space-Based Artificial Intelligence Data Centers and the Lunar Economy

DALLAS, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Solidion Technology Inc. ("Solidion" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: STI), an advanced battery technology solutions provider, today announced the grant of 7 new US patents, bringing the Company's IP portfolio to the total of 130 US patents alone on anode materials for lithium batteries.Solidion's silicon…

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Solidion Technology's 30+ Patents for Space-Based Artificial Intelligence Batteries Include the Highest-Performing Patented Lithium Anode Protection Technology

DALLAS, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Solidion Technology Inc. ("Solidion" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: STI), an advanced battery technology solutions provider, today announced a patented breakthrough in lithium metal battery technology that removes the key stumbling blocks against full-scale commercialization of lithium-sulfur, lithium-air, and anodeless lithium metal batteries.

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India to soon unveil incentives for lithium, nickel processing with around Rs 3,000 crore outlay, sources say

India's Ministry of Mines is preparing to introduce a new policy. This policy will offer incentives for processing lithium and nickel. The initiative has an estimated outlay of 30 billion rupees. This move is crucial for India's electric vehicle goals. The nation aims for significant electric car and two-wheeler penetration…

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California’s Lithium Valley Dreams Meet Reality at the Only Restaurant in Town

How Vicky Hernandez and her customers at the Buckshot Deli & Diner in Niland view plans to turn Imperial Valley into a green energy hub.

Capital & Main

Q2 Metals Reports Multiple Wide Intercepts, Including 264.6 Metres at 1.84% Li₂O and 152.9 Metres at 1.59% Li₂O in Drill Hole 71 at the Cisco Lithium Project in Quebec, Canada

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Q2 Metals Corp. (TSX.V: QTWO | OTCQB: QUEXF | FSE: 458) (“Q2” or the “Company”) is pleased to report analytical results from the winter portion of the 2026 drill program (the “2026 Winter Drill Program”) at the Company’s Cisco Lithium Project…

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MIT scientists make lithium-ion breakthrough that could solve a global battery issue — new low-cost extraction method was inspired by a bathroom renovation project and could reduce reliance on China

Most gadgets rely on lithium-ion batteries, and scientists have come up with a better way of getting at lithium.

TechRadar

Red dwarf stars are cosmic killers that eat their own planets

Astronomers have discovered the first evidence that tiny red dwarf stars can devour their own planets.

Space

East Texas could be the key to developing critical lithium supply for the U.S. military

Texas lawmakers proposed a bill to allow private-sector lithium mining companies to work on certain military bases.

The Texas Tribune

Sociedad Quimica y Minera Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Sociedad Quimica y Minera (NYSE:SQM) reported a strong first quarter of 2026, with management citing higher lithium volumes, favorable pricing trends across several businesses and the first full quarter of operations for its Novandino Lithium partnership with Codelco. Chief Executive Officer Ricard

MarketBeat

Q2 Metals Announces 2026 Summer Exploration Program and Project Development Plans for the Cisco Lithium Project

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Q2 Metals Corp. (TSX.V: QTWO | OTCQB: QUEXF | FSE: 458) (“Q2” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the commencement of the 2026 Summer Exploration Program at the Cisco Lithium Project (the “Project” or the “Cisco Project”), located within the…

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Could sodium replace lithium as the dominant ingredient in batteries?

The world we live in today runs on batteries. But the lithium ion batteries that dominate the market are expensive and environmentally demanding to extract. The raw materials for lithium ion batteries are scarce and concentrated in a few geographical regions. This places continued pressure on supply chains.

MarketBeat

China BAK Battery Touts India Growth, AI Backup Power and Undervalued Stock

China BAK Battery (NASDAQ:CBAT), referred to in a company presentation as CBAK Energy, outlined its growth strategy, customer base and valuation case during a recent investor event, emphasizing its position in cylindrical lithium iron phosphate battery cells and its expansion opportunities in electr

LiveScience

The Appalachian Mountains hold enough lithium to make 500 billion cellphones, researchers discover

Researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey estimated that the ancient Appalachians mountain system holds 2.5 million tons of the critical element lithium.

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FED:Lithium price surge breathes life into shuttered mines

Two shuttered lithium mines in the Northern Territory and Western Australia have resumed operations and corporate deals are on the rise.

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FED:Surging lithium price prompts mines to restart, M&A

Two shuttered lithium mines in the Northern Territory and Western Australia have resumed operations and corporate deals are on the rise.

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Lithium price surge breathes life into shuttered mines

Two shuttered lithium mines in the Northern Territory and Western Australia have resumed operations and corporate deals are on the rise.

MarketBeat

Altius Minerals Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Altius Minerals (TSE:ALS) reported higher first-quarter royalty revenue and adjusted earnings as the company integrated its Lithium Royalty Corp. acquisition and highlighted accelerating growth in its electricity and lithium royalty businesses. On the company’s Q1 2026 conference call, Chief Financ

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Standard Lithium Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Standard Lithium (NYSEAMERICAN:SLI) executives said the company remains on track to reach a final investment decision and begin construction in 2026 at its Southwest Arkansas lithium project, while reporting continued progress on permitting, offtake agreements, project financing and engineering work

TechRadar

Massive Lithium deposit potential worth $1.5 trillion found in Oregon — a huge cache could massively strengthen the US stance in building items such as smartphones, but environmentalists urge caution in acting too fast

Geologists discovered a massive lithium deposit beneath Oregon, triggering debates over mining expansion, environmental risks, and economic development opportunities.

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