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Lilac Solutions is pioneering a new type of lithium extraction that could double US production in two years and shake up the industry.

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 ...

The electric car company Tesla has fired up a large lithium chemical plant in Texas. But despite efforts by Tesla and other firms to establish lithium facilities in the US, China will remain the world ...

As the energy transition continues to unfold, US electric vehicle (EV) pioneer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been making moves to secure supply of the raw materials it needs to meet its production targets.

Why it matters: As the world continues its shift toward cleaner energy sources, a discovery of a massive lithium deposit in Arkansas could play a pivotal role in shaping the future of transportation ...

Diversified global miner Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) is doubling down on direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, with its investment in Chile’s Maricunga project. In partnership with Chile's state-owned ...