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Rare Lithium Mineral Could Power Europe's EV Revolution

6/13/2025

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Discovery Propels Sustainability

A groundbreaking discovery at London's Natural History Museum reveals jadarite, a rare lithium-rich mineral unique to Serbia's Jadar Basin. With a chemical structure akin to Kryptonite, this mineral holds the potential to meet 90% of Europe's electric vehicle lithium needs, propelling the continent towards a sustainable energy future.

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Cornell Scientists Innovate Extraction

Cornell University scientists have transformed the microbe Gluconobacter oxydans, boosting rare earth element extraction by an impressive 73% and accelerating carbon capture by 58 times. With backing from leading institutions, this groundbreaking technology is set to move from the lab to real-world applications, tackling urgent environmental challenges both in the U.S. and globally.

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Discovery Propels Sustainability

A groundbreaking discovery at London's Natural History Museum reveals jadarite, a rare lithium-rich mineral unique to Serbia's Jadar Basin. With a chemical structure akin to Kryptonite, this mineral holds the potential to meet 90% of Europe's electric vehicle lithium needs, propelling the continent towards a sustainable energy future.

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