Lithium News Round up for the Second Week of September 2024
Notable and interesting news about the lithium industry.
Atlantic Lithium Secures Enviro Permit for Ghana Mine
Atlantic Lithium has obtained an environmental permit for its Ghanaian lithium project, marking a significant milestone in the development of the Ewoyaa Lithium Project. This permit is a crucial step in advancing the project towards production, demonstrating the company's commitment to environmental and regulatory compliance while moving closer to realizing its lithium mining goals in Ghana.
GM in Talks to Buy Chinese Batteries Made in US by Japan’s TDK
General Motors (GM) is in negotiations to purchase batteries manufactured in the U.S. using technology licensed from China's CATL by Japan's TDK Corporation. Ford has received both political and community related backlash for proposing the same setup. However with GM they will be using TDK as the manufacturer instead of themselves or their lithium-ion battery JV Ultium. The batteries, produced domestically, would help GM meet its production needs and align with regulatory requirements for sourcing materials.
Water-Splitting Reaction Reversal Could Extract Lithium More Sustainably and Cheaply
Side Note: This one is very interesting because ABTC uses the same type of process to convert the lithium from recycled batteries and from claystone into lithium hydroxide.
Researchers are exploring a new method to extract lithium more sustainably and cost-effectively by reversing the water-splitting reaction. This innovative approach could enhance the efficiency of lithium extraction processes, reducing environmental impact and lowering costs. The technique involves using water-splitting reactions to separate lithium from other minerals, potentially offering a greener alternative to traditional extraction methods.