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Argentine Lithium A Boon For Some, Doom For Others

Anahi Jorge, 23, works for a lithium extraction company in Argentina, earning four times the salary of a local government worker in her village of Susques.

International Business Times · Aug 14, 2024

Newly found star 30 times the size of the sun has an unexpected chemical composition

A newly discovered star 30 times as large as the sun has a baffling chemical composition that could provoke a revision to stellar evolution models.

Space · Aug 13, 2024

Serbia President Accuses Protesters Of Western-Backed 'Hybrid' Warfare

President Vucic accuses protesters of Western-backed 'hybrid' warfare over lithium mining project in Serbia, leading to clashes and government response.

Thousands Protest In Serbian Capital Against Lithium Mine

Thousands hit the streets in Serbia's capital Belgrade Saturday to protest the rebooting of a controversial lithium mine set to serve as a vital source to power Europe's green energy transition.

International Business Times · Aug 10, 2024

Thousands protest in Serbia’s Belgrade against lithium mining project

Protesters say they fear project by mining giant Rio Tinto would pollute water sources and endanger public health.

Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2024

Fire started by 'catastrophic' failure of lithium battery destroys Wembley house

The London Fire Brigade have reminded Londoners of the importance of smoke alarms

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2024

Residents of Serbia's lithium-rich region vow to block EU-backed mining

Residents of a tiny village in western Serbia don’t care if their government has agreed with the European Union to open a lithium mine in their sprawling valley: They say it is never going to happen

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

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NSW closes loophole to stamp out fires caused by substandard lithium-ion batteries in ebikes and scooters

New rules declaring the popular devices a form of transport mean the batteries must meet strict international product standards

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2024

Diggers count losses on battery minerals, gold shines

Mining bosses and investors gathering in an outback city are counting their losses as the decarbonisation and battery minerals bubble bursts.

AAP · Aug 4, 2024

Salar de Uyuni: The world's largest salt desert and lithium reservoir surrounded by volcanoes

The Salar de Uyuni desert is famous for its gleaming surface waters and hexagonal salt crust patterns, but below this otherworldly landscape lie about 11 million tons of highly sought-after lithium.

LiveScience · Aug 2, 2024

Serbian Protests Against Lithium Excavation Deal With EU

Protests erupt in Serbia against lithium excavation project over environmental concerns and government distrust. Critics fear irreversible damage to fertil...

Thousands protest Serbia's deal with the European Union to excavate lithium

Thousands of people have rallied in several towns in Serbia to protest a lithium excavation project the Balkan country’s government recently signed with the European Union

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2024

What Is Lithium And Why Is It Vital For Electric Cars?

The supply chain behind the lithium that ends up in your EV’s battery pack is in full expansion and changing every year.

InsideEVs · Jul 23, 2024

Timothy Armoo lost over £74k on Alibaba Stock, before tapping into his generation's love for avocados and influencers—now he’s a self-made multimillionaire

Timothy Armoo says an avocado business and lithium mine have been his best investments.

Fortune · Jul 23, 2024

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The Conversation · Jul 21, 2024

Sodium-ion batteries are set to spark a renewable energy revolution – and Australia must be ready

The extent to which renewables should dominate Australia’s energy grids is a major issue in science and politics. Solar and wind are clearly now the cheapest form of electricity. But limits to these technologies can undermine the case for a renewables-only electricity mix.

India's Growing Battery Storage Industry Revolutionizing Energy Transition

Learn about India's transition to sustainable energy with expanding lithium-ion battery storage infrastructure and the importance of government support for...

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2024

India has ramped up its wind and solar energy. It now needs to expand places to store it

India’s lithium ion battery storage industry — which can store electricity generated by wind turbines or solar panels for when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing — makes up just 0.1% of global battery storage

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2024

Germany's chancellor praises lithium deal with Serbia that could reduce Europe's dependency on China

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has praised a tentative deal between the European Union and Serbia that paves the way for the disputed excavation of lithium

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Germany And Serbia Discuss Lithium Excavation Deal

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Serbia to discuss lithium excavation for EU's electric vehicle industry. Serbia holds Europe's largest lithium deposit...

International Business Times · Jul 19, 2024

EU, Serbia Set To Ink 'Critical Raw Materials' Deal

The European Union and Serbia were set to sign a deal Friday over the supply of battery materials during a "critical raw materials summit", just days after Belgrade allowed work to resume at a disputed lithium mining project.

StockNews.com · Jul 18, 2024

Is QuantumScape Ready to Charge up Your Portfolio?

QuantumScape’s (QS) solid-state lithium-metal battery technology is poised to capitalize on the booming EV industry, but the company has yet to introduce its technology. It incurred huge losses in the last reported quarter and will likely report significant expenses and losses in the upcoming quarters. So, should you consider QS…

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024

Green agendas clash in Nevada as company grows rare plant to help it survive effects of a mine

A grand experiment is underway in Nevada where an endangered desert wildflower stands in the way of a mining company's plans to dig for lithium to help speed production of batteries for electric cars and other green energy projects

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024

German leader to visit Serbia seeking lithium for his country's car industry

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is to visit Serbia later this week to discuss a tentative deal with the Balkan country for the controversial excavation of lithium, a critical substance in making batteries for electric vehicles

International Business Times · Jul 16, 2024

Serbia Greenlights Disputed Lithium Mining Project

Serbia's government on Tuesday said operations can restart at a disputed lithium mining project, days after a top court ruling overturned a 2022 cancellation of its permits.

The Guardian - US · Jul 14, 2024

‘Forever chemicals’ used in lithium ion batteries threaten environment, research finds

A subclass of PFAS has been found near manufacturing plants and landfills, and in remote regions of the world

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