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Could sodium replace lithium as the dominant ingredient in batteries?

The world we live in today runs on batteries. But the lithium ion batteries that dominate the market are expensive and environmentally demanding to extract. The raw materials for lithium ion batteries are scarce and concentrated in a few geographical regions. This places continued pressure on supply chains.

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China BAK Battery Touts India Growth, AI Backup Power and Undervalued Stock

China BAK Battery (NASDAQ:CBAT), referred to in a company presentation as CBAK Energy, outlined its growth strategy, customer base and valuation case during a recent investor event, emphasizing its position in cylindrical lithium iron phosphate battery cells and its expansion opportunities in electr

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The Appalachian Mountains hold enough lithium to make 500 billion cellphones, researchers discover

Researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey estimated that the ancient Appalachians mountain system holds 2.5 million tons of the critical element lithium.

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FED:Lithium price surge breathes life into shuttered mines

Two shuttered lithium mines in the Northern Territory and Western Australia have resumed operations and corporate deals are on the rise.

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AAP Rolling News Bulletin for May 20 at 1600

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FED:Surging lithium price prompts mines to restart, M&A

Two shuttered lithium mines in the Northern Territory and Western Australia have resumed operations and corporate deals are on the rise.

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Lithium price surge breathes life into shuttered mines

Two shuttered lithium mines in the Northern Territory and Western Australia have resumed operations and corporate deals are on the rise.

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Altius Minerals Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Altius Minerals (TSE:ALS) reported higher first-quarter royalty revenue and adjusted earnings as the company integrated its Lithium Royalty Corp. acquisition and highlighted accelerating growth in its electricity and lithium royalty businesses. On the company’s Q1 2026 conference call, Chief Financ

MarketBeat

Standard Lithium Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Standard Lithium (NYSEAMERICAN:SLI) executives said the company remains on track to reach a final investment decision and begin construction in 2026 at its Southwest Arkansas lithium project, while reporting continued progress on permitting, offtake agreements, project financing and engineering work

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Massive Lithium deposit potential worth $1.5 trillion found in Oregon — a huge cache could massively strengthen the US stance in building items such as smartphones, but environmentalists urge caution in acting too fast

Geologists discovered a massive lithium deposit beneath Oregon, triggering debates over mining expansion, environmental risks, and economic development opportunities.

TechRadar

Sigma Lithium Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ:SGML) reported sharply improved profitability in the first quarter of 2026, with management saying the company has emerged from a lithium down cycle with lower debt, stronger margins and a plan to resume growth construction. Ana Cabral, co-chair and CEO of Sigma Lithium, said

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How to get lithium in Subnautica 2

You'll need this material to acquire the High Capacity Air Tank.

PC Gamer

Lithium Americas (Argentina) Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Lithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAAC) reported a stronger first quarter for 2026, with Chief Executive Officer Sam Pigott saying the company’s Caucharí-Olaroz lithium operation continued to run near design capacity while beginning to generate “meaningful cash flow.” On the earnings call, Pigott

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The Economic Times

Electric two-wheeler makers brace for raw material price hikes, AI infra pressure

Electric two-wheeler manufacturers are facing significant margin pressure and potential price hikes due to soaring raw material costs and supply chain disruptions. Geopolitical tensions and increased demand for AI infrastructure are exacerbating these challenges, impacting critical components like lithium-ion cells and memory chips.

Barchart

Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Albemarle Corporation Stock?

Albemarle Corporation has rallied the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain somewhat bullish about the stock’s prospects.

The Economic Times

India, Russia in advanced talks on critical minerals pact, sources say

India and Russia are nearing a critical minerals deal. The agreement will cover exploration, processing, and technology for vital resources like lithium and rare earths. This move aims to reduce India's reliance on China. Corporate investments will also be facilitated.

MarketBeat

EnerSys Touts AI Data Center and Defense ‘Super Cycles’ at Oppenheimer Conference

Enersys (NYSE:ENS) management outlined the company’s growth priorities in data centers, defense, warehousing and energy storage during a discussion at Oppenheimer’s 21st Annual Industrial Growth Conference, emphasizing what President and CEO Shawn O’Connell described as exposure to two major “super

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2.3 million metric tons of lithium hidden beneath the Appalachian Mountains could power the US for centuries: Study

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) identified undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium in the Appalachian Mountains, with 2.3 million metric tons of lithium oxide. This discovery holds a value of approximately 90 billion dollars and marks a vital shift for energy security in the US. These reserves are mostly in the…

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NASA is making a powerful new ion engine to send astronauts to Mars — and it just passed its 1st test

A prototype ion engine that uses lithium metal vapor as a propellant has aced its first tests, achieving 25 times more power than the ion engine on the Psyche mission.

TechRadar

The US just found millions of tons of lithium in Appalachia, enough for 500 billion cellphones — and experts say it could power the next century of American tech and weaken China's grip on batteries

The U.S. finds huge lithium reserves in Appalachia that could supply billions of phones and reduce America's reliance on China.

Digital Camera World

This common mistake could ruin your camera gear, says Canon – and most photographers don't even know about it

Canon warns against a little-known risk affecting gear users across brands working with flash

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'Nearly 80 times cheaper than lithium': China is working on ultra affordable iron battery that can run 16 years without degrading — using one of the most abundant elements on Earth to store power and a water-based electrolyte system that cannot explode

New Chinese iron battery design could deliver decade-long lifespan while cutting reliance on expensive lithium.

Fortune

China dominates the world's lithium supply. The U.S. just found 328 years' worth in its own backyard

The USGS estimates there’s 2.3 million metric tons of lithium oxide untapped in parts of Appalachia.

International Business Times

American Airlines Restricts Power Banks Amid Lithium Battery Concerns

American Airlines limits power banks to two per passenger and requires visibility on flights to reduce lithium battery fire risks.

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