Mining Lithium for Electric Vehicle Batteries May Threaten Flamingos, a Study Finds | Smart News
Flamingos in the Atacama region of Chile jimfeng via Getty Images Lithium is a key material to help power phones, laptops and electric vehicles. The demand for it has increased by about 8.9 percent annually, per the Harvard International Review, and will…
‘Saudi Arabia of lithium’: Biden, Newsom announce $35M investment in California mineral mining
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Whether it’s in your cell phone, your laptop, or your electric vehicle, lithium batteries have become a ubiquitous component in modern technology. But one major challenge, according to the Biden administration? Nearly…
How to Invest In Lithium Stocks as EV Demand Grows
Lithium’s widespread use is nothing new, but the spotlight has been on the metal as demand for it grows quickly. Although it’s not a precious metal, companies have been quick to mine it because it has become a critical element in several…
Climate tech funding news: BattGenie works its magic; lithium refining startup gets Gates’ support
BattGenie team, from left to right: Manan Pathak, Chintan Pathak and Venkat Subramanian. (BattGenie Photos) Here’s the latest funding news for climate tech startups across the Pacific Northwest. BattGenie The news: BattGenie — a startup on the short list…
Mexico eyes state monopoly to tap lithium rush
Mexico plans to move towards a state monopoly in the exploration and mining of lithium, a vital material in the production of electric car batteries, the government said Friday. © STR The scramble for lithium and other metals used to make electric car…
4 Lithium Stocks to Bet on as Demand Booms and EVs Go Mainstream
Driven by demand from electric vehicles, global lithium price has been trending higher, which is good news for lithium stocks. SQM, a producer of the rechargeable battery ingredient, believes that demand is accelerating faster than previously…
Why Lithium Americas Stock Popped 8% Today
What happened Shares of lithium mining company Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAC) closed 7.7% higher on Friday. You can thank rival lithium company Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) for that. Image source: Getty Images. So what In its 2021 Investor Day held Friday,…