EU Unveils Massive Shield Against Energy Crisis Amid Geopolitical Turmoil BRUSSELS — The European Union has launched a comprehensive strategic offensive to protect millions of households and businesses from a volatile energy market, as the geopolitical fallout from the war with Iran continues to destabilize global supplies. In a high-stakes move to maintain economic stability, … Read more
The decades-old mood stabilizer lithium is emerging as a surprising contender in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, offering a potential neuroprotective effect that extends far beyond its traditional psychiatric applications. A new study from the University of Pittsburgh provides compelling, though preliminary, evidence that low-dose lithium may slow the decline of verbal memory in individuals … Read more
The electric vehicle revolution is accelerating, but a critical challenge looms: securing a sustainable and efficient supply of lithium. Traditional lithium refining methods are notoriously energy-intensive, costly, and generate significant waste. Now, Vancouver-based startup Mangrove Lithium is poised to disrupt the industry with a novel electrochemical process that promises a cleaner, more economical path to … Read more
Codelco and SQM Forge Lithium Giant, Nova Andino Litio, to Dominate Salar de Atacama Production Santiago, Chile – In a landmark move poised to reshape the global lithium landscape, state-owned Codelco and Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) have officially established Nova Andino Litio, a joint venture dedicated to exploiting the vast lithium resources … Read more