Afghanistan is estimated to have mineral deposits worth up to US$1 trillion, including vast reserves of copper, iron, gold, lithium, and rare earth elements. Some of the key mineral resources include ...

Building indigenous capacities to produce raw materials for lithium-ion batteries will be crucial for achieving energy ...

The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of ...

The funds came from a Chinese company, part of a years-long effort by the world’s second-largest economy to get its hands on Afghanistan’s metals and minerals. Beijing wants lithium ...

Lithium side effects may include diarrhea, rash, hair thinning, weight gain, and more. Lithium is a mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder, a condition that involves episodes of depression, ...

Afghanistan's Taliban forces targeted several points beyond the disputed Durand Line in retaliation for recent Pakistani aerial bombardments. The attacks aimed at hideouts of groups involved in ...

The transaction also validates the company’s strategy and the progress of the Tres Quebradas project. Credit: Lithium Royalty. Lithium Royalty has announced a definitive agreement to sell a 0.5% gross ...

The company began environmental studies in January 2021 and applied for its license in July 2022. Credit: T. Schneider/Shutterstock. Sigma Lithium has secured a Triple Environmental License for its ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Growing demand for the lithium used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage has created a new ...