The world's largest known lithium deposit exists within a vast salt pan called the Salar de Uyuni, which stretches for ...

Mining rare earth and heavy metals emit large amounts of emissions whilst also having a noticeable impact on the environment. Around half of lithium mining comes from brine extraction while the ...

Stanford research shows battery recycling is more eco-friendly than mining, reducing energy use and emissions, and ensuring a ...

“Groundwater impacts ... Nevada Mining Association and the newly formed Nevada Battery Coalition, who echoed the emerging prominence of the lithium industry. They emphasized that environmental ...

They have opposed a lithium-mining project that threatens ... agency had failed to obtain a proper environmental review of the project’s potential impacts. Over the next year, Donnelly started ...

Wuisan said that lithium mining has irreversible environmental, societal, and cultural impacts. The use of chemical products, the high water and energy demand, and challenges with waste management ...