If disposed of improperly, lithium batteries can wreak havoc. The Kent County Department of Public Works says it responds to lithium battery fires in its recycling and waste facilities almost monthly.

China has announced the discovery of a vast hard-rock lithium deposit in central Hunan Province, a find that could improve ...

The early-morning fire at an e-bike store in lower Manhattan that left four dead was caused by lithium-ion batteries, the city’s fire commissioner said Tuesday.

In London, lithium battery fires are the fastest-growing fire risk, with 57 e-bike fires and 13 e-scooter fires this year, according to the London Fire Brigade. In New York, ...

A Hong Kong lithium battery recycling start-up is eyeing opportunities at home and in Southeast Asia amid overcapacity and intense competition for recyclable materials in mainland China. Hong Kong ...