Politics Feb 24 U.S. judge won’t block huge lithium mine on Nevada-Oregon line By Scott Sonner, Associated Press
Economy Oct 19 U.S. awards $2.8 billion in grants for electric vehicle batteries in 12 states The Biden administration on Wednesday awarded $2.8 billion in grants to build and expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles in 12 states. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Politics Apr 30 Biden’s order to increase mining to power electric vehicles raises contamination concerns Biden’s action does not waive existing environmental and labor standards, nor does it address the years-long process needed to obtain a federal permit for a new mine. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Economy Mar 28 U.S. seeks new lithium sources as demand for clean energy grows The element is critical to the development of lithium-ion batteries, which are rechargeable batteries seen as critical to reducing the carbon emissions created by cars and other forms of transportation. By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
World Feb 26 Watch 6:49 UK races to mine lithium as it focuses on electric energy, As the global energy transition continues to promote electrification, governments around the world are looking to support businesses that can help them transform their economies, particularly transportation. In the UK, that means funding for all aspects of the electric ecosystem,… By Willem Marx
Jul 08 Watch 7:21 Companies race to mine lithium, a battery essential By Miles O'Brien The metal lithium has become integral to our daily lives, due to its essential role as a battery material in electronic devices. Over the next several decades, the rising popularity of electric vehicles is expected to mean the demand for… Continue watching
Feb 06 Column: How the backlash to globalization could hurt the middle class By Vikram Mansharamani A rapidly growing global middle class is generating rising demand for refrigerators, computers, air conditioners and smartphones. And thanks to globalization and trade, these power-hungry goods are accessible. But what happens if the backlash against free trade grows?… Continue reading
Oct 15 Could lithium become the new oil? By Vikram Mansharamani Lithium, a crucial ingredient in batteries, may one day eclipse oil as a source of geopolitical and economic power. Continue reading
Jun 14 Watch Pentagon: Afghanistan Could Hold $1 Trillion in Valuable Minerals A U.S. geologic survey has uncovered at least $1 trillion in untapped mineral deposits in Afghanistan. Margaret Warner talks to a reporter on what the valuable natural resources could mean for the Afghan economy and the ongoing war with the… Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch Bolivia’s Lithium Resources May Prove Hot Commodity Bolivian leaders are debating whether the country's vast natural reserves of lithium -- a key ingredient powering electric cars -- should be nationalized in order to boost the nation's struggling economy. ITN's Channel 4 news correspondent Lindsey Hilsum reports. Continue watching