What We’re Reading & Watching: June 19, 2026

Written By Jane Madden

Here’s a quick sample of other lithium-related news we’re reading and watching:

  • The Venture Center is taking applications for the fourth cohort of its Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator (ALTA). Cohort Four will take place Sept. 7-23. | Read the article

  • The Hechinger Report reports how the slow development of California’s “Lithium Valley” left students who trained for industry jobs in the lurch. | Read the article

  • A research team from Monash University has patented new tech that extracts lithium from solid salt mixtures rather than liquid brines, providing what they say is a faster, highly efficient and eco-friendly alternative to standard lithium extraction. | Read the article 

  • A Rutgers University professor and his team say they have developed a new battery current collector technology that is lighter, safer and more cost-effective than traditional aluminum and copper collectors. | Read the article 

  • Standard Lithium CEO David Park speaks at Politico’s Energy Summit about the importance of lithium prioritization for U.S. national security. | Watch the video

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