Afghanistan's vast mineral wealth has been trumpeted as a path to economic independence for the country but instability has repeatedly hampered past projects.

Australian researchers developed a new lithium salt that might overcome the challenges of electrolyte design.

University of Münster researchers expect a reduction to $70 per kilowatt-hour by 2050 for lithium-ion batteries.

Breakthrough Energy, founded as a vehicle for combating climate change, is backing projects that may damage the Arctic, scientists say.