Lithium sector needs $42 billion as pivot from China adds costs
The global lithium industry needs as much as $42 billion of investment by the end of the decade in order to meet demand for the crucial battery-making material, with attempts to build supply chains outside of China subject to much higher costs, according to a data and market-intelligence provider.
Proposed lithium mine in Nevada would damage ancestral lands, critics say
Boise State Public Radio News | By Chris Aadland Published April 15, 2022. This article is an extensive history of the opposing views regarding LAC's proposed Thacker Pass. It provides a balanced view of the opposing positions on the project and, in addition, shines a light on LAC's outreach proposals to the Native Americans
Federal judge rejects NV tribe’s attempt to join lithium mine suit Interior asks 9th Circuit to let mine proceed BY: JENIFFER SOLIS - MARCH 15, 2022
A Nevada federal judge on Friday rejected a legal effort by the Winnemucca Indian Colony to join a lawsuit attempting to stop a lithium mining project at Thacker Pass, a religiously and culturally significant area considered sacred to the tribe. Also last week, Department of Interior attorneys urged the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to reject tribal concerns and allow the mine developer to excavate as planned.
The Future of Battery Technology – Lithium-Ion, Solid-State or Metal-Air?
“Lithium-ion battery technology is the most reliable, stable and safest solution in the foreseeable future for e-mobility. The economies of scale exist to meet current and reasonably anticipated future demand. In short, it’s as close as you get to a sure bet in an industry long in hyperbole,” says Paul Beach, president, Octillion Power Systems, a Tier 1 supplier of module battery pack systems who works with all the major lithium-ion battery suppliers.
Chemistry at SciTechDaily
This is an online source for information about all fields of scientific endeavor. If you go to the section labeled: "Chemistry" they have up to the minute innovations in battery development frequently posted at this location, but the whole site is interesting for all subjects related to science as well.
Lithium Air Batteries: A Breakthrough Explained
Lithium Air battery explained. An old, but good, short article explaining lithium air battery technology
Looking "under the hood" into batteries
A high sensitivity x ray technique is attracting a growing number of scientists because it because it provides a precise, deep dive into battery chemistry
Sunshine keeps lithium air battery working in extreme cold
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Lithium Ion Batteries
A comprehensive list of articles and references on Lithium Ion Batteries from the Argonne National Lab