Assessing the Jadar lithium project: A balanced analysis of pros and cons
The Jadar lithium project in Serbia, spearheaded by Rio Tinto, has sparked significant debate among various stakeholders. Aimed at extracting lithium and borates from the...
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Adionics opens new lithium extraction plant in Argentina to boost sustainable production
Direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology company Adionics has launched a new demonstration plant in Güemes, Argentina, aimed at testing various brines from Argentina, Bolivia and...
Zimbabwe to introduce incentives for local mineral processing
Zimbabwe is set to introduce incentives aimed at encouraging mining companies to process their outputs locally, according to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Speaking at a mining...
Serbian parliament rejects lithium mining ban amid environmental concerns and political tensions
The Serbian parliament rejected proposed amendments to the Law on Mining and Geological Research that aimed to ban lithium and boron exploration. The vote saw...
Serbia’s lithium mining deal: Protests erupt as environmental concerns clash with economic ambitions
The situation in Serbia reflects a complex interplay of environmental concerns, economic ambitions and political dynamics. The mass protests anticipated this weekend highlight a significant...
Critical raw materials and R&D, what can Serbia offer to Germany
Serbia has the potential to become a major supplier of critical raw materials for Germany and the European Union (EU) due to its abundant natural...
Investment of £4.5 million to boost critical mineral mining in Devon and Cornwall, UK
More than £4 million is being allocated to expedite the mining of “critical” minerals in Devon and Cornwall. The University of Exeter will receive £4.5...
Lithium, power and politics: Serbia’s struggle for democracy amid authoritarian resurgence
The situation in Serbia, particularly regarding the lithium extraction plans in the Jadar Valley, highlights the complex interplay of environmental concerns, political dynamics and international...
Buenos Aires Governor signs lithium cooperation agreement with Mexico’s LitioMx
Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof has formalized a cooperation agreement with Mexico’s state lithium company, LitioMx, through the Argentine province’s scientific research commission, CIC. This...
Zijin Mining: From humble beginnings to a global copper powerhouse
Chen Jinghe was a fresh geology graduate when a government official tasked him with a life-changing mission: to find gold at Zijin Mountain in 1982....
