abstract The fact that the ocean contains an essentially inexhaustible store of lithium has
exerted a hypnotic effect on scientists and funding agencies. However, there is a negligible …

comparable to rare earths (E&MJ, December 2010, p. 46-53), in that the world's production
capacity is highly concentrated in just a few places, lithium has become increasingly …

Lithium (Li) is a critical metal for global development and modern energy. Emerging
sediment hosts, which contain karst-type bauxite deposits, afford a potential source of Li …

The second half of the twentieth century saw a dramatic shift in lithium chemicals production
from traditional pegmatite sources to brines. Today, the bulk of lithium carbonate, which …

Bauxite-associated type Li resource is mainly discovered in the sedimentary bauxite
(aluminum) deposits forming areas, especially Northern Guizhou-Southern Chongqing …

This paper discusses lithium's significance as a crucial mineral in the transition to a low-
carbon future. Lithium, a chemical element of the alkali metal group, is currently gaining …

Objective In recent years, the new energy industry sees a robust growth with strong demand
for lithium batteries and fierce competition for lithium resources. Compared with hard rock …

The demand for lithium may increase because of its potential use in lithium batteries and in
the generation of electrical power by fusion. Therefore, lithium abundance in some United …

Production of lithium (Li) from deep brines in continental sedimentary basins is the most
common and cost-effective source of Li. Southern Manitoba has a complex groundwater …