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Three-layer membrane design extracts lithium from brines with greater speed, less waste

A team of researchers at Rice University has developed a new membrane that selectively filters out lithium from brines, offering a faster, cleaner way to produce the element at the heart of nearly ...

U.S. takes stake in lithium mining company in joint venture with GM

The Thacker Pass project is expected to produce enough battery-quality lithium carbonate per year in its first phase to help ...

US government takes 5% stakes in Lithium Americas and joint venture with GM

The U.S. Department of Energy has taken a 5% stake in Lithium Americas and a separate 5% stake in the company's Thacker Pass ...

US government takes 5% stakes in Lithium Americas and Thacker Pass project with GM

The U.S. Department of Energy has taken a 5% stake in Lithium Americas and a separate 5% stake in the company's Thacker Pass joint venture with General Motors that is set to be the largest lithium ...