Lithium, a critical battery material, hidden in pyrite within ancient shale rocks, could be extracted from existing waste, reducing the need for new mining. Lithium-ion batteries are used in electric vehicles and are essential for storing power generated by renewable sources like solar panels and wind turbines.
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