Lithium, the lightest metal on the periodic table, plays a pivotal role in modern life. Its low weight and high energy ...

Geologists and mining officials speak on what this discovery means for Nevada, our country, and the environment.

Shares of Standard Lithium ( SLI 11.71%) jumped on Thursday, finishing the day up 11.7%. The rise came as the S&P 500 ( ^GSPC 0.27%) gained 0.3% and the Nasdaq Composite ( ^IXIC 0.09%) was flat.

The Western Australian government has welcomed the launch of Liontown Resources’ Kathleen Valley lithium project, hailing it ...