Many of the world's most biodiverse regions are found in the poorest and second most
populous continent of Africa; a continent facing exceptional challenges. Africa is projected to …

There is currently an exponential growth in the global demand for critical minerals,
particularly lithium, to meet clean energy and decarbonisation objectives. However …

The energy sector is currently undergoing a transition towards increased utilization of green
energy technologies. The green energy transition relies heavily on metals, such as …

The increasing demand for energy in Africa poses challenges in terms of sustainability,
affordability, and accessibility. Although Africa is rich in renewable resources, their use …

Decarbonisation of the automotive sector will require increased amounts of raw materials
such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and rare earth elements. Consequently, it is crucial to assess …

This review presents a preliminary account of the Lithium exploration sector in the
Paleoproterozoic rocks of West Africa, a relatively new field of research, and assesses its …

Increased use of renewable energy, coupled with electrification of the economy, is
considered important in efforts to limit future climate change. This energy transition is …

Technologies of green transitions, including electric vehicles and advanced battery systems,
require vast amounts of lithium. Sites of lithium extraction are expanding rapidly to meet …

Lithium exploration and production have been steadily increasing over the past decade due
to lithium's favorable ratio of molecular-mass-to-energy-density, making lithium well suited …

The on-going drive and demand for green-energy revolution has reflected in attendant
increase in the demand for strategic and critical metals and elements such as lithium …