Italy to subsidize centralized energy storage system projects with EUR 17.7 billion
Italy is launching a state aid package of EUR 17.7 billion for the establishment of a centralized electricity storage system
YEO Technology to open Reap Battery gigafactory in Turkey in 2024
YEO Technology expects its subsidiary Reap Battery to begin mass production of battery energy storage systems in the second half of 2024
EU to set up strategic deals with third countries to mine critical raw materials including lithium
The Critical Raw Materials Act enables the EU to source strategic minerals including lithium through deals with friendly third countries
Vulcan opens Europe’s first fully domestic lithium production plant in Germany
Lithium extraction from salt water has a much lower environmental impact than projects at salt deserts and mines
Rio Tinto filed nine lawsuits against Serbia
Rio Tinto’s Serbian subsidiary Rio Sava has submitted nine lawsuits against the Government of Serbia over the suspension of the Jadar project
Portuguese Prime Minister Costa steps down amid lithium, hydrogen corruption scandal
António Costa resigned as PM as the authorities are investigating approvals for lithium mining projects and investments in green hydrogen and a data center
Protesters from local communities affected by mining and exploration disrupt mineral resources conference in Belgrade
Environmental activists and people from affected local communities interrupted a mining conference in Belgrade
Leaked – Serbia signs lithium exploitation agreement with European Commission
Serbia and the European Commission signed a letter of intent on a partnership for batteries and critical raw materials including lithium
