jamaica-declares-disaster-as-‘monstrous-melissa’-ravages-island

Prime minister expects ‘loss of life’ after powerful hurricane damages homes, hospitals and inundates parishes., Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared Jamaica a “disaster area” after Hurricane Melissa barrelled across the Caribbean island as one of the most powerful storms on record, leaving behind a trail of devastation. The hurricaneContinue Reading

lilac-completes-direct-lithium-extraction-pilot-operations-on-the-great-salt-lake

US-based direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology developer Lilac Solutions has completed its lithium extraction pilot operations on Utah’s Great Salt Lake, a step toward building a commercial facility there. The pilot recorded strong performance results, including 87% average lithium recovery on 69 mg/​L lithium brine, exceeding the FEL‑3 design basisContinue Reading

tanzania-elections:-who’s-standing-and-what’s-at-stake?

Opposition members accuse President Samia Suluhu Hassan of cracking down on dissent to stay in power., Voters in Tanzania are heading to polling booths on Wednesday to vote for a new president, as well as members of parliament and councillors, in elections which are expected to continue the ruling ChamaContinue Reading