Lithium
is
a
critical
metal
required
for
several
green
technology
applications
such
as
electric
and
hybrid
vehicles,
energy
storage
systems,
lubricants,
polymers,
pharmaceuticals,
the
preparation
of
lot
other
industrial
chemicals,
its
demand
rapidly
increasing
worldwide.
The
three
most
important
resources
lithium
are
pegmatite
deposits,
salt
brine
sedimentary
minor
component
unconventional
deposits
geothermal
waste,
in
borate
lithium-enriched
coal
lithium-rich
wastes
red
mud,
acid
mine
drainage,
recycling.
Several
studies
indicated
that
marine
mineral
ferromanganese
nodules
crusts
also
contain
significant
concentrations,
can
provide
new
solution
to
looming
shortage
lithium.
Currently,
both
on
land
deep
oceans
receiving
attention,
due
their
large
size
potential
future
resources.
While
showed
high
value
up
7250
μg/g,
recorded
781
µg/g.
Here,
an
attempt
made
summary
world
over
large-scale
long-term
production
In
addition
descriptions
importance
lithium,
brief
outline
different
types
including
continental
geothermal,
petroleum
brine,
pegmatites,
related
magmatic
presented.
Similarly,
exploration
based
geological,
geophysical,
mineralogical,
geochemical,
remote
sensing
techniques
basins
briefly
discussed.
This
cumulative
information
possibly
trigger
many
unexplored
underexplored
terrains
around
world.
Geoscience Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 101868 - 101868
Published: May 20, 2024
The
energy
transition
challenges
faced
by
modern
civilization
have
significantly
enhanced
the
demand
for
critical
metals
like
lithium
resulting
in
improved
methods
to
explore,
extract,
and
utilize
these
metals.
In
this
comprehensive
review,
we
discuss
different
types
of
resources,
factors,
mechanisms
controlling
enrichment
various
geological
settings
including
terrestrial
marine
environments.
Diverse
exploration
strategies
geological,
geophysical,
mineralogical,
geochemical,
remote
sensing
techniques
drone-based
studies
terranes
are
summarized.
An
overview
mining
techniques,
beneficiation
extraction,
their
principles,
mechanisms,
operations,
comparison
approaches
compatibility
with
deposits
obtaining
maximum
yield
evaluated.
Lithium
isotopic
useful
understanding
processes
such
as
past
weathering
events
riverine
input
into
oceans,
well
source
diverse
deposits.
We
also
highlight
recent
developments
other
areas
recycling,
environmental
impact,
state-of-the-art
analytical
determining
ore
materials.
Our
provides
latest
insights
sectors
related
prompt
further
meet
growing
valuable
metal
world
transforms
clean
energy.
Minerals,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 1031 - 1031
Published: July 31, 2023
The
use
of
analytical
techniques
is
important
and
critical
in
all
areas
related
to
REE,
such
as
basic
fundamental
research,
exploration,
mining,
extraction,
metallurgical
activities
at
different
stages
by
industries.
At
every
stage
these
activities,
rock,
ore,
minerals,
other
materials
have
be
analyzed
for
their
REE
contents
terms
elemental,
isotopic,
mineralogical
concentrations
using
techniques.
Spectacular
developments
taken
place
the
area
instrumentation
during
last
four
decades,
with
some
them
having
shrunk
size
become
handheld.
Among
laboratory-based
techniques,
F-AAS,
GF-AAS,
ICP-OES,
MP-AES
very
popular.
Because
high
sensitivity,
fewer
interference
effects,
ease
use,
ICP-MS
quadrupole
ICP-MS,
ICP-MS/MS,
ICP-TOF-MS,
MH-ICP-MS,
HR-ICP-MS,
MC-ICP-MS,
both
solution
nebulization
well
direct
solid
analysis
laser
ablation
sample
introduction
methods,
more
popular
analysis.
For
solids,
INAA,
XRF,
LIBS
LA-based
are
being
extensively
utilized.
technique
particular
requires
little
no
preparation.
TIMS,
SIMS,
SHRIMP
used
isotopic
dating
depots.
Portable
pXRF,
pLIBS,
Raman
spectrometers
able
perform
situ
even
field,
helping
make
fast
decisions
exploration
studies.
present,
hyperspectral
remote
sensing
including
handheld,
drone,
satellite-based
studies
because
ability
cover
larger
a
limited
time
and,
thus,
became
cost-effective.
Deployment
microanalytical
devices/sensors
mounted
remotely
operated
vehicles
(ROV)
successfully
utilized
detecting
REE-rich
deposits
deep
oceans.
Providing
updated
in-depth
information
on
aspects
suitable
examples,
especially
from
point
view
research
focal
this
review
article.
Journal of Policy Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1), P. 53 - 60
Published: March 31, 2024
Sustainable
development
is
of
great
significance
for
present
and
future
generations.
This
study
examines
the
mediation
role
economic
growth
on
sustainable
through
country
risk.
We
have
employed
structural
equation
modeling
(SEM)
technique
to
examine
direct
indirect
effects
exogenous
endogenous
variables.
conducted
this
analysis
using
a
sample
24
countries
that
contributed
approximately
65%
global
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
emissions
from
2000
2019.
The
empirical
based
establishes
risk
reduces
development.
Interestingly,
empirics
reveal
has
positive
significant
impact
by
as
mediator.
Moreover,
negative
effect
greater
than
total
due
effect.
Finally,
policymakers
should
minimize
promote
growth,
ensuring
environmental,
social,
sustainability
safety
current
Bulletin of Business and Economics (BBE),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: March 27, 2024
The
concept
of
sustainable
development
holds
immense
importance
for
both
current
and
future
generations.
This
study
investigates
the
manner
in
which
economic
growth
acts
as
a
mediator
relationship
between
regulatory
framework.
We
have
utilized
structural
equation
modeling
technique
to
investigate
direct
indirect
impacts
exogenous
endogenous
variables.
executed
this
investigation
using
sample
24
countries
that
accounted
about
65%
global
greenhouse
gas
emissions
2000
2019.
According
empirical
results
based
on
effects,
framework
hinders
growth.
findings
indicate
has
noteworthy
favorable
influence
development,
with
serving
mediating
factor.
Furthermore,
because
positive
effect,
framework's
negative
effect
outweighs
its
total
adverse
effect.
In
end,
legislators
should
give
utmost
creating
balanced
promotes
expansion
while
incorporating
concepts
environmental,
social,
sustainability
ensure
well-being
present
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 970 - 984
Published: March 30, 2024
The
concept
of
sustainable
development
holds
significant
importance
for
both
current
and
future
generations.
This
research
examines
the
different
pathways
relationships
among
development,
stock
market
performance,
foreign
direct
investment,
regulatory
framework,
innovation.
structural
equation
modelling
technique
analysis
have
been
conducted
using
a
sample
24
countries
that
contributed
around
65%
global
greenhouse
gas
emissions
over
period
from
2000
to
2019.
empirical
analysis,
based
on
effects,
confirms
innovation
enhances
performance
necessitates
stringent
regulations.
Conversely,
reduces
investment.
Similarly,
set
regulations
an
adverse
impact
development.
Additionally,
empirics
indirect
effects
reveal
encourage
investment
by
as
mediators.
Moreover,
indirectly,
considering
