Jan 5, 2023 · China, the third-largest producer, has a strong foothold in the lithium supply chain. Alongside developing domestic mines, Chinese companies have acquired around $5.6 billion …

Jul 20, 2022 · Lithium is one of the key components in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, but global supplies are under strain because of rising EV demand. The world could face lithium …

Sep 24, 2018 · A legacy of conflict and exploitation Dangerous working conditions, risks to people’s health, and child labour are a huge problem in the cobalt mines of the Democratic …

Jan 31, 2024 · Thailand's new lithium mine, which could start production as early as 2026, is seen as a key driver of this ambition to become a regional EV production hub.

Jan 15, 2025 · Graphite and lithium, too, are key inputs for green technology and energy system components, and mines in countries including Namibia, Mali and Tanzania fulfill significant …

May 13, 2025 · Critical minerals like lithium, cobalt and rare earth elements are fundamental to technologies such as electric vehicles, wind turbines and solar panels, making them …

Jan 10, 2023 · Around 60% of lithium - vital for the energy transition - is in Latin America. But concerns must be addressed over the sustainability of mining the metal.

Aug 6, 2025 · The demand for critical minerals, essential for wind turbines, batteries and solar panels, has surged as the energy transition gains momentum. According to the International …

Mar 26, 2025 · Africa has an enviable wealth of minerals such as copper, lithium and cobalt that are vital for the world's clean energy transition. The continent's population is predicted to reach …

Mar 27, 2019 · Amnesty International says human rights abuses, including the use of child labour, in the extraction of minerals, like cobalt, used to make the batteries that power electric vehicles …