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Dozens wounded after pagers detonate in Lebanon, media and security officials say

Lebanese state media and security officials say dozens of people have been injured in Beirut’s suburbs after their handheld pagers exploded

The Independent UK

Breakthrough May Mean Longer-lasting Electric Vehicle Batteries

The reason batteries lose capacity over time has been discovered by scientists.

Zenger

Amazingly simple discovery extends Li-ion battery lifespan by 50% — meaning you don't have to replace your gadgets as often

Batteries used in smartphones or in EVs normally charge for 10 hours on their first cycle, but turbo-charging them to 100% capacity in 20 minutes may lead to a 50% longer lifespan.

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Australian shares dip as banks fall, miners gain

The ASX200 finished 0.3 per cent lower amid tumbling oil prices, double-digit gains for lithium companies and a US presidential debate.

AAP

Balancing pregnancy and bipolar disorder

Some mood stabilizers may be unsafe for fetuses, but going off them abruptly puts a parent’s mental health at risk

Salon

To Win Nevada, Harris Must Turn Infrastructure Jobs Into Votes

Reno’s building trades unions are mobilizing their members to support the Democratic nominee.

Capital & Main

China’s interests in Africa are being shaped by the race for renewable energy

China-Africa relations have deepened over the past two decades, characterised by increased economic cooperation, investment and infrastructure development. China is now Africa’s largest trading partner, with partnerships focused on building roads, railways and energy projects.

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To Boost EV Battery Health, This Unexpected Step May Be Groundbreaking

Manufacturers charge lithium-ion batteries in the factories at low currents. A study found doing that opposite can be beneficial.

InsideEVs

Lithium stalwart barely breaks even as rout continues

The world's largest hard-rock lithium mine has kept critical minerals producer IGO in the black, bankrolling a smaller dividend and offsetting nickel woes.

AAP

'Not a fun time': Mineral Resources annual profit drops

Mineral Resources is "throwing everything off the deck" to ride out the lithium price slump, after its full-year profit fell by more than half.

AAP

Aussie lithium leader digs in as price slump deepens

The world's largest hard-rock lithium producer outside China is preparing to ride out the latest price slump and remains positive about long-term prospects.

AAP

Bacteria helping to extract rare metals from old batteries in boost for green tech

Team at University of Edinburgh using microbes to recycle lithium, cobalt and other expensive minerals

The Guardian - UK

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Lithium Project On Tribal Land

Federal judge halts lithium project in Arizona following Hualapai Tribe's objections over cultural land.

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Serbia President Accuses Protesters Of Western-Backed 'Hybrid' Warfare

President Vucic accuses protesters of Western-backed 'hybrid' warfare over lithium mining project in Serbia, leading to clashes and government response.

International Business Times

Thousands Protest In Serbian Capital Against Lithium Mine

Thousands hit the streets in Serbia's capital Belgrade Saturday to protest the rebooting of a controversial lithium mine set to serve as a vital source to power Europe's green energy transition.

Al Jazeera

Thousands protest in Serbia’s Belgrade against lithium mining project

Protesters say they fear project by mining giant Rio Tinto would pollute water sources and endanger public health.

Evening Standard

Fire started by 'catastrophic' failure of lithium battery destroys Wembley house

The London Fire Brigade have reminded Londoners of the importance of smoke alarms

The Independent UK

Residents of Serbia's lithium-rich region vow to block EU-backed mining

Residents of a tiny village in western Serbia don’t care if their government has agreed with the European Union to open a lithium mine in their sprawling valley: They say it is never going to happen

The Guardian - AU

NSW closes loophole to stamp out fires caused by substandard lithium-ion batteries in ebikes and scooters

New rules declaring the popular devices a form of transport mean the batteries must meet strict international product standards

AAP

Diggers count losses on battery minerals, gold shines

Mining bosses and investors gathering in an outback city are counting their losses as the decarbonisation and battery minerals bubble bursts.

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