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International Lithium Association (ILiA) established to be the voice of the global lithium industry

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Against this background of exceptional growth, the International Lithium Association (ILiA) has been formed to provide a central, global voice for the lithium producers and their stakeholders, and to promote a sustainable and a responsible future for the lithium value chain. The five founding members of ILiA are SQM; Ganfeng Lithium Co.,

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BMW Group to source lithium from Livent

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Now, the company is broadening its supplier base and additionally sourcing lithium from Argentina, where the raw material is obtained from brine from salt lakes. Livent employs an innovative method that emphasizes sustainable water use and minimizes the impact on local ecosystems and communities.

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SK On takes 10% stake in Australia’s Lake Resources; battery-grade lithium supply deal

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SK On, a global electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, signed a lithium supply deal with Australia’s Lake Resources ( earlier post ), a move that will further strengthen its key battery materials supply chain in response to robust business growth and geopolitical risks. million electric vehicles (EVs). Earlier post.).

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KIT team develops minimally invasive technology to mine lithium in geothermal plants

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The plan is to extract lithium using a minimally invasive process from the deep waters in geothermal plants of the Upper Rhine Graben—an area that has particularly favorable geological conditions for geothermal heat development. If we consistently use this potential, we could cover a considerable part of the demand in Germany.

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Ford joins voluntary greenhouse gas reporting program in India; first automaker

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The company already participates in similar programs in the United States, China, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. Voluntary reporting provides overall transparency regarding the company’s CO 2 emissions; Ford has a goal of reducing CO 2 emissions at its global facilities, including two in Chennai, India, by 30% per vehicle by 2025.

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Study reports non-US global shale gas recoverable resources of 5,760 Tcf; global shale gas boosts total recoverable natural gas resources by 40%

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In addition to the United States, this group includes Canada, Mexico, China, Australia, Libya, Algeria, Argentina, and Brazil. The US is second, with 862 Tcf, followed by Argentina with 774 Tcf and Mexico with 681 Tcf. In terms of recoverable shale gas resources, China takes the top spot, with an estimated 1,275 Tcf. Background.

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Opinon: Lithium Market Set To Explode; All Eyes Are On Nevada

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Most of the world’s lithium comes from Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Australia and China, but American resources being developed by new entrants into this market have set up the state of Nevada to become the key venue and proving ground for game-changing trade in this everyday mineral. There aren’t many American properties out there like ours.”.

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