November 10, 2023
Durban, South Africa — Lithium is crucial for batteries in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, aiding the transition to cleaner energy sources. It creates jobs and stimulates local economies in regions where this natural resource is available. Lise Oertel Communications Specialist Opportunities and Challenges of a Lithium Mine Lithium-ion batteries help store excess energy from […]
August 8, 2023
Durban, South Africa — Spodumene belongs to the pyroxene group of minerals and has a monoclinic crystal structure. That means its lattice is characterised by unequal axes, making it easy to identify because of its angles. Lise Oertel Communications Specialist Interesting Facts About Spodumene to Know These crystals can grow to impressive sizes. Some of the […]
July 27, 2023
Durban, South Africa — A lithium battery is a rechargeable product that uses lithium ions to store and release electrical energy. Lise Oertel Communications Specialist What is a lithium battery? Lithium batteries are preferred over other types of batteries because they have a high energy density. That means they store significant energy relative to their size […]
July 25, 2023
Durban, South Africa — Today’s lithium price is created from several data points. Like most products, there is a cost to producing it. Extraction and processing affect its pricing. Lise Oertel Communications Specialist Lithium is primarily obtained through mining, brine extraction, and recycling. The costs of these processes, including labour, equipment, energy, and environmental regulations, impact […]