Evaporitic technology for lithium mining from brines has been questioned for its intensive
water use, protracted duration and exclusive application to continental brines. In this …

The rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has fueled a race to secure supplies of critical
minerals. A comprehensive review of the sustainability impacts of extractions of these …

As a key ingredient of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), lithium plays a significant role in
climate change mitigation, but lithium has considerable impacts on water and society across …

Both supporters and critics of the Chilean water model have described it as a textbook
example of deregulation and the free-market model for water management. In this article, we …

In the quest for environmental sustainability, the rising demand for electric vehicles and
renewable energy technologies has substantially increased the need for efficient lithium …

Lithium is a critical raw material for the energy transition and the salar brine deposits of
South America host∼ 70% of global resources. However, there are concerns regarding …

This article presents a comprehensive review of lithium as a strategic resource, specifically
in the production of batteries for electric vehicles. This study examines global lithium …

Mining sustainability initiatives led by stakeholders from mineral-demanding countries have
proliferated, encompassing regulations, voluntary standards, and guidelines aimed at …

Lithium is a critical mineral in a wide range of current technologies, and demand continues
to grow with the transition to a green economy. Current lithium mining and extraction …

To address climate change, the United States is offering consumers incentives to purchase
electric vehicles containing domestically derived lithium batteries. New extraction facilities …