Alternative Energy Vast lithium find in Oregon ignites debate over jobs, water, and wildlife Supporters say a domestic lithium source could reduce reliance on overseas supply chains Joseph MortonJanuary 8, 2026
Alternative Energy Chinese firms spend $80B abroad to soak up green tech supply glut Many governments deepened clean-energy cooperation with China after former U.S. President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs Joseph MortonDecember 8, 2025
Alternative Energy Lithium-ion battery market set to double by 2030 Rising adoption of battery-powered equipment and growing interest from electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are driving a surge in interest in battery tech Joseph MortonNovember 24, 2025
Alternative Energy Rio Tinto faces ongoing resistance as Jadar Valley lithium project paused Tens of thousands of Serbians have protested the project over concerns that mining could harm the environment and agriculture Joseph MortonNovember 18, 2025
Alternative Energy Could a breakthrough sodium battery material ease reliance on costly lithium supplies? Laboratory tests confirmed high sodium-ion conductivity and strong mechanical durability Joseph MortonNovember 18, 2025
Alternative Energy Albemarle sells refining catalyst units as lithium supply glut persists The two transactions are expected to bring in about USD$660 million Joseph MortonOctober 28, 2025
Lithium American Battery Tech stock slides after loss of US$58M DOE grant Nonetheless, the company will be constructing its lithium hydroxide facility with 2025 equity funding Rowan DunneOctober 17, 2025
Alternative Energy The Next Resource Boom: A Mugglehead roundup Commodities like gold, lithium, rare earth elements, and antimony are central to national security, economic growth, and technological innovation Joseph MortonOctober 3, 2025
Alternative Energy Brazil scrutinizes lithium mines over water and rights Prosecutors argued that indigenous groups and other traditional residents were not consulted before project approvals Joseph MortonSeptember 17, 2025
Alternative Energy China’s CATL targets Europe with $12.9B push and new EV battery tech EV makers from China have already taken market share from Volkswagen and Porsche in their home country. Joseph MortonSeptember 11, 2025