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In-depth analysis, technical briefings, and regulatory updates from the leaders shaping the operational response to commercial-scale lithium production across North America.

Insight LG Energy Solution Secures U.S. Lithium Supply Through DLE Partnership
September 2, 2026

LG Energy Solution Secures U.S. Lithium Supply Through DLE Partnership

LG Energy Solution has signed a 10-year binding offtake agreement with Smackover Lithium for 8,000 metric tonnes of...

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Insight US Lithium Projects Face a Financing Test as Development Advances
August 26, 2026

US Lithium Projects Face a Financing Test as Development Advances

US lithium development is moving into a stage where resource quality alone is unlikely to determine which projects...

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Insight US Lithium Supply: What August Developments Mean for Domestic Production 
August 14, 2026

US Lithium Supply: What August Developments Mean for Domestic Production 

The US lithium industry continues to attract investment, but recent developments show that increasing domestic supply will depend...

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Insight POSCO Brings Direct Lithium Extraction to Utah 
August 3, 2026

POSCO Brings Direct Lithium Extraction to Utah 

Direct lithium extraction (DLE) is gaining another commercial-scale test in the United States as POSCO Holdings partners with...

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Insight DuPont Expands DLE Technology Portfolio as Lithium Projects Move Toward Scale
July 27, 2026

DuPont Expands DLE Technology Portfolio as Lithium Projects Move Toward Scale

Direct lithium extraction (DLE) is increasingly being developed around the specific chemistry of individual brine resources. DuPont has...

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Insight Great Salt Lake Lithium Project: Why the JordProxa Partnership Matters for U.S. Direct Lithium Extraction 
July 20, 2026

Great Salt Lake Lithium Project: Why the JordProxa Partnership Matters for U.S. Direct Lithium Extraction 

For years, the conversation around domestic lithium production has centred on resource ownership and extraction technology. Yet as...

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Insight American Battery Materials’ NYSE American Uplisting Highlights Stronger Capital Access for Direct Lithium Extraction Companies
July 17, 2026

American Battery Materials’ NYSE American Uplisting Highlights Stronger Capital Access for Direct Lithium Extraction Companies

American Battery Materials Prepares for NYSE American Listing  American Battery Materials (OTC: BLTH) has announced that its common...

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Insight Chile’s $3 Billion Lithium Expansion Signals a New Era for Direct Lithium Extraction
July 9, 2026

Chile’s $3 Billion Lithium Expansion Signals a New Era for Direct Lithium Extraction

For years, Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) has been viewed as a promising alternative to conventional evaporation ponds.  Chile...

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Insight Why Bolivia’s Latest Investment Outreach Matters for Lithium Development
June 19, 2026

Why Bolivia’s Latest Investment Outreach Matters for Lithium Development

Bolivia is once again seeking international partners to support lithium development and infrastructure investment, signaling a renewed effort...

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Insight New Membrane Research Highlights Opportunities to Improve Lithium Recovery Efficiency
June 19, 2026

New Membrane Research Highlights Opportunities to Improve Lithium Recovery Efficiency

A study published in Nature Nanotechnology has reported a membrane technology capable of transporting lithium ions at rates...

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Insight Why the US-EU Critical Minerals Alignment Matters More for DLE Than Traditional Lithium Mining 
June 11, 2026

Why the US-EU Critical Minerals Alignment Matters More for DLE Than Traditional Lithium Mining 

The latest US-EU coordination on critical minerals is not really about mining more lithium.  It is about reducing...

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Insight The Top 7 Direct Lithium Extraction Startups to Watch 
June 4, 2026

The Top 7 Direct Lithium Extraction Startups to Watch 

The global race for critical mineral independence has propelled direct lithium extraction companies from a niche technology track...

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