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Lithium conversion is an energy-intensive chemical process that produces waste and residues, making environmental compliance, permitting and waste treatment an increasingly important part of costs and timelines.“Only when upstream mine supply is stable can the industry chain develop normally,” the Chinese lithium producer said – adding that costs and process maturity across different stages affect both prices and supply quality.David Zhang, General Secretary of the International Intelligent Vehicle Engineering Association in Hong Kong, told CNA that the global expansion of lithium refining and battery production capacity – particularly as capacities expand beyond China – is driving a rebalancing of the…

new video loaded: U.S. Names Six Service Members Killed In IraqtranscriptBacktranscriptU.S. Names Six Service Members Killed In IraqThe Pentagon has identified the six United States service members who died last week when a refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq. With their deaths, the total number of service members killed in the war with Iran has risen to at least 13.We lost three exceptional airmen in a tragic KC-135 crash in Iraq. And our hearts are extremely heavy. And their loss is deeply felt across the 121st Air Refueling Wing and the entire Ohio National Guard.The Pentagon has identified the six United…

Texas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw said Sunday that President Trump is “doing what’s needed” as the Pentagon is set to deploy a few thousand more Marines to the Middle East as tensions escalate between the United States and Iran.”I think it signals that there’s a seriousness of supporting whatever contingency operations might be needed,” the congressman and a former Navy SEAL said on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.” “If you’re going to do this, which we have done, you need to see it through,” he added.When asked about the messages being sent to U.S. troops by Department of Defense Secretary…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Oscars red carpet delivered the night’s first winners as Hollywood’s biggest stars stepped out in dazzling looks ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards.On Sunday, celebrities arrived in style for the 98th edition of the film industry’s most prestigious awards ceremony, which was held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California and hosted by comedian and former late night host Conan O’Brien.Heidi Klum wowed in a strapless champagne column gown featuring shimmering crystal embellishments and intricate vertical beadwork. The supermodel paired the gown with a stacked diamond choker necklace along with diamond…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United States has defeated Canada on Olympic ice yet again to secure gold, this time in the Paralympic Games. After a 6-2 victory over Canada on Sunday, the U.S. took home gold in men’s Paralympics sled hockey. In doing so, they became the first country to ever win five consecutive Paralympic titles. They were also the first to sweep all three Paralympic and Olympic hockey events at a single tournament.  USA players celebrate after winning the gold medal ice hockey match between USA’ and Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games…

Canadian Paralympic Committee CEO Karen O’Neill acknowledged Canada’s showing at the Milan Cortina Paralympics wasn’t the same as past years. Canada finished eighth in the gold-medal standings with just three. As for total medals, Canada placed sixth (four silver, eight bronze). In comparison, Canada had 25 medals, with eight golds, at the 2022 Beijing Games, finishing third in the gold-medal standings for the fourth consecutive Paralympics.O’Neill was quick to say how proud she was of the group, while also citing factors such as “accidents and injuries,” along with Russia being back in the fold. The Russians earned 12 medals, with…

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Alireza Enayati says relations with Saudi Arabia are ‘progressing naturally’ and he’s in direct contact with Saudi officials.Listen to this article | 3 minsinfoPublished On 15 Mar 202615 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Shareplus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoIran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia denied Tehran is responsible for attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure, saying if it was behind the strikes, it would have announced it.Alireza Enayati did not suggest who carried out the attacks, but added Iran is only attacking United States and Israeli military targets and interests during the ongoing war, Reuters news agency quoted him as saying on…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California state librarian Greg Lucas is facing scrutiny from lawmakers after roughly $650,000 tied to a statewide literacy program connected to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library could not be accounted for.The issue surfaced during a Thursday Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education hearing, which examined how funds were distributed for California’s participation in the book-gifting program.Documents shared by the subcommittee as part of its hearing agenda claim that a nonprofit created to help administer the program reported spending roughly $1.2 million, while bank statements provided to Senate budget staff…

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a future Conservative government would pursue a tariff-free auto pact with the United States as part of a plan to revive Canada’s auto sector and double domestic vehicle production. Poilievre said the plan would restore Canadian vehicle production to two million units a year over the next decade, arguing the industry is critical to jobs and the country’s industrial capacity.“Canada needs a strong automobile sector, not just because it puts paychecks in pockets and food on the table, but because it is critical to our national security to have an industrial base,” he said during…