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Testing finds toxic metals where Tesla lithium refinery discharges wastewater in South Texas

The drainage district that commissioned the testing has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the company, which says it is in compliance with all requirements for its state wastewater discharge permit.

The Texas Tribune

Ghana’s mining law aims to stop speculation but leaves communities in limbo – insights from a lithium case study

Ghana’s parliament ratified the country’s first lithium mining agreement in March 2026. This came three years after lithium mining was confirmed as commercially viable in September 2023.

The Conversation

ASX 200 Top Gainers Today: Vulcan Energy Leads 5 Stocks Surging Up to 6.5% Despite Flat Market Close

The S&P/ASX 200 index closed slightly lower Tuesday, but a handful of standout stocks defied the broader market weakness, posting solid gains on the back of company-specific developments and sector tailwinds.

International Business Times

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Solid-state battery tech is finally mainstream, starting with BMX SolidSafe power banks

Lithium-ion batteries are highly flammable, spurring airport restrictions on power banks. Solid-state battery tech is here to change that.

Android Central

Major US airline limits how many portable chargers passengers can carry

Southwest Airlines already required customers to keep their lithium battery power banks out in the open to allow flight attendants quick access in the event of a fire

The Independent UK

Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks

Travelers will soon face restrictions on how many portable chargers they can carry on a flight as airlines continue to try to reduce the risk of another lithium battery fire aboard their jets

The Independent UK

A Drying Colorado River Threatens Imperial Valley’s Future

Declining flows and the warming climate imperil farms, green energy projects and the economy of one of California’s poorest counties.

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Newsom Promised California a Lithium Bonanza. It Still Hasn’t Arrived.

Local officials blame environmentalists for long delays, but politics, technology and markets are the culprits.

Capital & Main

Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower

A federal judge ruled against conservation groups in their efforts to block a proposed lithium-boron mining project in Nevada

The Independent UK

Sigma Lithium Proves Shorts Wrong: Market Reversal Underway

Sigma Lithium is on track to ramp up production and drive aggressive cash flow growth that, along with debt reduction, should drive gains in 2026.

MarketBeat

A Modern Gold Rush Emerges in California And One 40-Acre Property Sits at the Center of It

Amid the growing attention surrounding the Salton Sea sits a parcel of land that places buyers directly within the unfolding opportunity. The property spans 40 acres in Riverside County, positioned along the northern edge of the Salton Sea in an area known for geothermal activity and mineral-rich underground brine.

International Business Times

5 Biggest Gainers in the S&P/ASX 200 Today: DroneShield Soars 19% to Lead ASX 200 Gainers

Defence technology company DroneShield Ltd led the S&P/ASX 200's biggest gainers on Wednesday, surging 19.33% to close at A$4.26 as investors piled into counter-drone and resources names amid ongoing uncertainty from the US-Iran conflict and broader commodity movements.

International Business Times

Lady Gaga says she took lithium after a ‘psychotic break’ – here’s what the science says about this drug

When Lady Gaga recently spoke in an interview about taking lithium while suffering from a “psychotic break”, it drew attention to a drug that has long been used in psychiatry but is less widely understood outside it.

The Conversation

Fire experts ‘kept awake’ over growing hazard of lithium-ion batteries

Fire service warns ubiquity of batteries in everyday products is outpacing public understanding and safety regulations

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Will your electric car burst into flames? A solid-state battery would reduce the risk

Canada recently signed a new trade agreement with China, reducing tariffs on up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) each year. By 2030, half of these imported vehicles are anticipated to be “affordable EVs” costing less than $35,000.

AAP

Lithium miner at 'inflection point' despite latest loss

Rising electric vehicle and grid energy storage demand will continue to support lithium prices, a mineral miner's leader says as it targets consistent profits.

The Conversation

Mining the ocean floor: 5 deep-sea sources of critical minerals essential to technology, and the fragile marine life at risk

You may be hearing a lot lately about critical minerals and rare earth elements. These natural materials are essential to industry and modern technology – everything from cellphones to fighter jets.

MarketBeat

Gold and Silver Rebound, But This Metal Is Outperforming Both

Driven by a multitude of industrial applications, lithium is outperforming precious metals this year. Investors can use three ETFs to gain exposure.

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China puts a sodium-ion battery into an EV for the first time — it can drive 248 miles on a single charge

A new vehicle is the first mass-produced passenger EV with a viable sodium-based alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries.

LiveScience

Sodium-ion batteries are getting ready for prime time. How can they improve EVs?

With potential safety improvements and lower manufacturing costs, Na-ion batteries are coming of age at precisely the right time.

The Conversation

Why the U.S. is unlikely to curtail China’s critical minerals dominance

The United States government recently hosted a critical minerals summit aimed at reducing China’s predominant role in the global production of smartphones, weapons systems, lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles (EVs).

The Independent UK

New Chinese lithium battery could see EV range boosted to 1,000km

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The Independent UK

New type of lithium battery developed in China can double EV range

Researchers say new battery can be used in vehicles and drones meant for high altitudes

The Times of India

Why lithium is not the answer to oil

Lithium's journey from the Big Bang to powering electric vehicles highlights unsustainable mining practices. The article argues for a Rights of Nature approach over critical minerals, criticizing oversized EVs and market-driven resource nationalism. True sustainability requires shifting from infinite growth logic to valuing nature's complexity, not just changing fuels.

The Guardian - UK

‘Magic beneath the surface’: pioneering geothermal plant launched in Cornwall

A mini power station and lithium extraction plant near Redruth set to bolster energy and jobs

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