×Portugal might approve mining for lithium by next year. The country is said to have the largest reserves of lithium in Europe. Lithium along with cobalt and nickel plays a vital role in the production of electric batteries for vehicles. This will reduce Europe’s dependence for the element on outside sources. With global pressure on industries to move towards decarbonization, the auto industry could benefit greatly from li....

Source: News 24 December 27, 2021 10:10 UTC