Historically, lithium has been produced using two approaches: hard rock mining of spodumene deposits, as seen at the ...

Lithium, this silvery-white metal, has become the lifeblood of the modern world, powering everything from smartphones to electric cars. But as demand for lithium soars, the race to secure it has grown ...

Scientists in the US have developed an “inexpensive” method to mine lithium from seawater, which they claim could lead to sustainable extraction of a mineral that is itself key to the global clean ...

Lithium. While it’s not quite “the Spice” of Dune, the silvery, reactive metal is an extraordinarily valuable means for ...

RIYADH - Saudi Arabia has successfully extracted lithium from brine samples from national giant Aramco's oilfields and plans to launch a commercial pilot program for direct extraction soon, the Saudi ...

Conventional lithium extraction requires several complex steps, as well as the use of acid and high temperatures, over the course of several hours. Researchers at Penn State have developed a new ...

Last week, five major players in Arkansas' nascent lithium sector filed an application to set lithium royalties with the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission -- a key regulatory step toward reaching ...

When people think of chemistry, the image that typically comes to mind is a variety of colored liquids in beakers, flasks, and test tubes in a lab. But in actual practice, chemistry can involve ...

As Albemarle Corp. seeks approval to reopen its lithium mine and production in North Carolina, the Charlotte-based company offered a glimpse inside of what’s to come. The mine, about 30 miles west of ...

Chilean state-owned copper producer Codelco and private miner SQM announced the creation of a giant company aimed at boosting ...