President Gabriel Boric’s government has revealed six new brine deposits for lithium extraction in Chile. This announcement marks a significant step in the country’s efforts to expand its lithium industry. Chile aims to capitalize on its vast lithium reserves, which rank among the world’s largest. The government has identified these new areas for potential private […]
Related Posts
Why you might be asked to flash a smile instead of a ticket the next time you enter a sports stadium
Imagine going to a baseball game, and instead of showing your ticket, you just smile at a camera to gain entry. That’s what some fans are experiencing as they visit stadiums that have facial recognition technology. Facial recognition is becoming more popular in sports venues around the world, especially as the MLB playoffs are heating […]
Petrobras’s Q1 2024: Production Growth Amid Challenges
In Q1 2024, Brazil’s Petrobras reported a production of 2.776 million barrels per day (bpe/d), a 3.7% increase from 2023. Despite this, there was a 5.4% decline from the previous quarter. Specifically in Brazil, production reached 2.742 million bpe/d, up 3.9% year-over-year but down 5.5% from the previous quarter. The company linked the quarterly drop […]
Venezuela demands arrest of former opposition mayor Ledezma for alleged treason
Venezuela’s Public Prosecutor’s Office has requested an arrest warrant for Antonio Ledezma, former major mayor of Caracas and opposition figure, on charges of treason and incitement to commit a crime. This follows Ledezma’s television statement suggesting a potential civil rebellion in Venezuela, supported by a military uprising. General Prosecutor Tarek William Saab stated on August […]