An aerial view of a former lithium mine located west of Charlotte, North Carolina. Traditional contaminants were not found in nearby water, although elements such as lithium and rubidium were.

At the moment, Argentina is the fourth-largest producer of lithium globally. Aerial view of an open pit mine, with workers extracting minerals. For investors, the RIGI scheme provides long-term ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Late last month, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management granted approval ...

This story was originally published by Grist. A Canadian mining company behind a massive new lithium mine in northern Nevada has received a $250 million investment to complete construction of the ...

They have opposed a lithium-mining project that threatens the area’s endemic species.Credit...Lucas Foglia for The New York Times Supported by By Meg Bernhard Few Americans follow the nation’s ...

The funding, provided by New York-based Orion Resource Partners, will pay for the first phase of developing what would be the largest lithium mine and processing facility in North America upon ...

A method known as direct extraction is better for the environment, but has yet to prove itself economical. At a llama farm outside the picturesque desert town of Tilcara in the mineral-rich ...

The $2.5 billion Rio Tinto lithium mining project has been approved by Argentina Aerial view of an open pit mine, with workers extracting minerals. For investors, the RIGI scheme provides long ...