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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

Digital Camera World

'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.

TechRadar

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.

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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.

International Business Times

Why Smart Money Is Quietly Piling Into This Lithium Stock

A U.S. government equity partnership in Lithium Americas is signaling a major strategic shift, leading to a surge in bullish institutional interest.

MarketBeat

LAC Stock Alert: Why Analysts Are Split on Lithium Americas

Lithium Americas shares have been varying calls from Wall Street analysts. Here’s the bull and bear argument tied to LAC stock currently.

Barchart

Finland becomes first in Europe to run full lithium mine-to-refinery cycle

Europe’s first complete lithium mine begins operating in Syväjärvi in western Finland. The strategic resource is critical for manufacturing modern electronics.

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Why lithium is still the gold standard in treating bipolar disorder

According to recent data from the Global Bipolar Cohort, only 29% of people with bipolar disorder are prescribed lithium. Despite being the “gold standard” for treating this mental health condition, we often prioritise perceptions over scientific reality, and neglect the best available treatment.

The Conversation

American Airlines is the latest carrier to restrict portable chargers on planes. Here’s what to know about the new policy

Lithium batteries in portable chargers can catch fire if damaged, federal regulators have warned

The Independent UK

Trial could boost Australia's bid to be battery leader

A multimillion-dollar pilot program will test whether Australia can produce more materials for electric vehicle batteries with less impact on the environment.

AAP

Energy Insider: China Cuts Domestic Fuel Prices for First Time This Year

Middle East tensions roil China’s oil imports, CATL counters BYD with new fast-charging battery technology

Caixin Global

Testing finds toxic metals where Tesla lithium refinery discharges wastewater in South Texas

The drainage district that commissioned the testing has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the company, which says it is in compliance with all requirements for its state wastewater discharge permit.

The Texas Tribune

Ghana’s mining law aims to stop speculation but leaves communities in limbo – insights from a lithium case study

Ghana’s parliament ratified the country’s first lithium mining agreement in March 2026. This came three years after lithium mining was confirmed as commercially viable in September 2023.

The Conversation

ASX 200 Top Gainers Today: Vulcan Energy Leads 5 Stocks Surging Up to 6.5% Despite Flat Market Close

The S&P/ASX 200 index closed slightly lower Tuesday, but a handful of standout stocks defied the broader market weakness, posting solid gains on the back of company-specific developments and sector tailwinds.

International Business Times

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Solid-state battery tech is finally mainstream, starting with BMX SolidSafe power banks

Lithium-ion batteries are highly flammable, spurring airport restrictions on power banks. Solid-state battery tech is here to change that.

The Independent UK

Major US airline limits how many portable chargers passengers can carry

Southwest Airlines already required customers to keep their lithium battery power banks out in the open to allow flight attendants quick access in the event of a fire

The Independent UK

Travelers will face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks

Travelers will soon face restrictions on how many portable chargers they can carry on a flight as airlines continue to try to reduce the risk of another lithium battery fire aboard their jets

Capital & Main

A Drying Colorado River Threatens Imperial Valley’s Future

Declining flows and the warming climate imperil farms, green energy projects and the economy of one of California’s poorest counties.

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Newsom Promised California a Lithium Bonanza. It Still Hasn’t Arrived.

Local officials blame environmentalists for long delays, but politics, technology and markets are the culprits.

The Independent UK

Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower

A federal judge ruled against conservation groups in their efforts to block a proposed lithium-boron mining project in Nevada

MarketBeat

Sigma Lithium Proves Shorts Wrong: Market Reversal Underway

Sigma Lithium is on track to ramp up production and drive aggressive cash flow growth that, along with debt reduction, should drive gains in 2026.

International Business Times

A Modern Gold Rush Emerges in California And One 40-Acre Property Sits at the Center of It

Amid the growing attention surrounding the Salton Sea sits a parcel of land that places buyers directly within the unfolding opportunity. The property spans 40 acres in Riverside County, positioned along the northern edge of the Salton Sea in an area known for geothermal activity and mineral-rich underground brine.

International Business Times

5 Biggest Gainers in the S&P/ASX 200 Today: DroneShield Soars 19% to Lead ASX 200 Gainers

Defence technology company DroneShield Ltd led the S&P/ASX 200's biggest gainers on Wednesday, surging 19.33% to close at A$4.26 as investors piled into counter-drone and resources names amid ongoing uncertainty from the US-Iran conflict and broader commodity movements.

The Conversation

Lady Gaga says she took lithium after a ‘psychotic break’ – here’s what the science says about this drug

When Lady Gaga recently spoke in an interview about taking lithium while suffering from a “psychotic break”, it drew attention to a drug that has long been used in psychiatry but is less widely understood outside it.

The Guardian - UK

Fire experts ‘kept awake’ over growing hazard of lithium-ion batteries

Fire service warns ubiquity of batteries in everyday products is outpacing public understanding and safety regulations

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