Politicians have long promised the critical metal will rescue the economy but Indigenous locals say the push to exploit vast reserves threatens the ecosystem and their livelihoods ...

The only lithium mine operating in the United States is in Nevada. But there are plans to open more to meet the demand for ...

The Silver Peak mine in Nevada is the only operating lithium project in the United States. Expansion of the nation’s only operating lithium mine would likely have only a modest impact on its remote ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Critics of a proposed lithium mine near the Salton Sea entered round two of their fight to force stricter ...

Researchers developed a vermiculite membrane to efficiently extract lithium from seawater. This technology could reduce environmental damage and geopolitical risks tied to traditional lithium mining.

Despite promises of bringing cash and clean energy to a long-struggling region in the California desert, a new lithium mining project is already under scrutiny for allegedly ignoring the severe ...

Concrete is the world's most manufactured item, with more than 25 billion tons used in construction each year. It's also responsible for consuming vast quantities of non-renewable resources, and ...

Cassandra Profita / OPB The Bureau of Land Management on Monday announced its approval of a controversial lithium mining exploration project in southeast Oregon’s Malheur County near the Nevada state ...

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The authors of a study about the environmental effects of exploratory drilling for a proposed lithium mine in Serbia say their analysis was retracted at the behest of employees working for the mining ...

PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - A report from Market Research Future Analysis said that the Lithium Mining Market, which was valued at USD 3.02 ...

Global demand for lithium is climbing faster than new mines can open, raising fears that battery supply could bottleneck the clean‑energy transition. A new calcium‑ion battery reported in a ...