Mineral Discoveries

🌱 What is lithium used for? Lithium is a key component in batteries. The metal is used in both the batteries of mobile devices and electrical vehicles (EVs). It is therefore also considered to be strategically valuable for the energy transition. 🌱 How much lithium could be produced in Serbia? The

🌱 How large are the Norwegian deposits? Substantial amounts of metals and minerals were discovered on the seabed of Norway’s extended continental shelf. It is estimated that 45 million tonnes of zinc, 38 million tonnes of copper, 24 million tonnes of magnesium, 3.1 million tonnes of cobalt, and 1.7

🌱 How and where is lithium currently being mined? Lithium is a key component in the production of electric vehicle batteries. The largest reservoirs of lithium are currently found in Argentina, Australia, and Chile. Lithium is extracted from hard rocks and underground brine reservoirs. The extracti

🌱 What is the significance of rare earths? Rare earths consist of 17 heavy metals used for a wide range of commercial and industrial purposes. Due to the increased use of electric vehicles and the growth of renewable energy, the demand for rare earths is expected to rise significantly. Notably, “[t