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‘Blood cobalt’ is disappearing from batteries – and cheaper, cleaner batteries are arriving

You might have heard the common claim that electric cars aren’t really green – that their lithium-ion batteries rely on “blood” minerals such as cobalt, mined in terrible conditions.

The Conversation · Feb 19

Critical mineral supply faces risks if local communities aren’t consulted enough: the case of lithium in Ghana

Clean technologies depend on critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt. Over 65% of the world’s cobalt is mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nearly 40% of the world’s manganese is mined in South Africa. Substantial deposits of lithium are found in Zimbabwe. Ghana is emerging as a miner…

The Conversation · Feb 18

Is Albemarle Setting Up for a Lithium-Fueled Rebound?

Albemarle stock dipped after earnings, but rising lithium demand, particularly from AI-driven power needs could create a compelling long-term entry point

MarketBeat · Feb 12

General Motors' Strategy For Building Cheaper EV Batteries: Go Hyper Local

The company already uses U.S.-made batteries. But now it's investing in sourcing American lithium and cathode active materials, too.

InsideEVs · Feb 3

The lithium boom: could a disused quarry bring riches to Cornwall?

Known as ‘white gold’, lithium is among the most important mined elements on the planet – ideal for the rechargeable batteries used in tech products. Can Europe’s largest deposit bring prosperity to the local community?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3

Days numbered for 'risky' lithium-ion batteries, scientists say, after fast-charging breakthrough in sodium-ion alternative

An innovative approach to battery materials could bring sodium-ion energy density and charging speeds far closer to those of lithium-ion, scientists say.

LiveScience · Jan 28

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PC Gamer · Jan 27

The White House is Now a Hedge Fund. 5 Government-Backed Stocks Wall Street is Watching.

Following the latest announcement of a Trump admin stake in USAR stock, here's a closer look at 5 government-backed stocks investors need to know for 2026.

Barchart · Jan 26

Africa’s critical minerals are a huge economic opportunity: G20 framework sets out ways to seize it

As the world shifts to clean energy, minerals such as lithium, cobalt and manganese have become as important as oil once was. Africa holds large reserves of these critical minerals. Yet they are mostly exported as raw materials, returning as expensive green technologies made in factories overseas. South Africa’s G20…

The Conversation · Jan 25

Made in the USA: Stardust Power’s 18% Breakout

Stardust Power has officially secured the final air quality permit required to commence construction on the Muskogee refinery and unlock capital.

MarketBeat · Jan 21