Experts Explore the Future of Australia’s Lithium Supplies

Experts Explore the Future of Australia’s Lithium SuppliesAustralia is meeting the rising demand for lithium around the world – It Matters to You, leading providers of car removal Melbourne-wide, explains how Australia can continue to supply lithium sustainably.

Experts Explore the Future of Australia’s Lithium Supplies
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MELBOURNE, Australia – January 6, 2023 – (Newswire.com)

Beginning lithium mining in 1983, Western Australia is now famously home to the largest lithium mine in the world. Over the years, as lithium has become a more valuable, in-demand metal, Australia has risen to the task of being the primary lithium supplier around the globe. But consumers are increasingly wondering whether there’s a sustainable path forward for the lithium mining industry – It Matters to You, provider of auto recycling and cash for cars Melbourne-wide, reveals what the future may look like for the Australian lithium mining industry.

Greenbushes, located just outside of Perth, Western Australia, currently supplies around 40 percent of Australia’s lithium output – altogether, Australia produces approximately 50 percent of the world’s lithium, closely followed by select South American countries. This lithium is, in part, used to manufacture the lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles (EVs); EVs are, of course, seen by many to be a catch-all solution for climate change. However, the hard rock mining used in Australia to produce lithium and the subsequent refining processes are proving to be anything but sustainable. 

It Matters to You explains that once lithium is mined in Australia, the rock that it’s found in must be crushed and roasted to produce a material called spodumene, which contains around six percent lithium. Once the rock has undergone this process, it’s sent off to China, where it’s refined – all of these steps, even the shipping, are having a constant, negative impact on the environment. 

All is not lost, according to It Matters to You. The state government of WA has plans to build a number of refining facilities on home soil in close proximity to the lithium mines – thus eliminating the need to ship rock to China. 

Environmental groups are keeping a close eye on the lithium mining industry as a whole in order to identify ways to decarbonise and reduce the industry’s environmental impact. 

Experts argue that no matter how small the positive changes, if they are implemented now, they will have substantial effects far into the future. These changes will shape the way EVs are manufactured, making them a far more environmentally friendly option than they are at present.

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Orlando Magic Announces Partnership With Central Florida YMCA

Orlando Magic Announces Partnership With Central Florida YMCAPartnership includes ticket to a Magic home game for Central Florida YMCA members participating in youth sports

Orlando Magic Announces Partnership With Central Florida YMCA
Magic Announces YMCA Partnership

The Orlando Magic celebrates the partnership announcement with the YMCA at the Magic’s home game on Dec. 30.

ORLANDO, Fla. – January 5, 2023 – (Newswire.com)

In its continuing commitment to local youth, the Orlando Magic announces a multi-year partnership with the Central Florida YMCA. In celebration of the announcement, the Magic presented YMCA CEO Kevin Bolding with a jersey and autographed Magic basketball at halftime of the Magic vs. Wizards matchup on Friday, Dec. 30. 

The Magic youth sports league, Jr. Magic, will be offered at select YMCA locations locally. In addition, every athlete participating in non-basketball youth sports at Central Florida YMCAs starting during their Spring 2023 season will receive a complimentary ticket to a Magic home game this regular season. The partnership also features exclusive Magic opportunities for YMCA members, including special ticket offers, professional development opportunities for youth coaching staff/Jr. Magic league coaches, and a dedicated YMCA group night at the Magic’s home game vs. Brooklyn on March 26. The Magic will also participate in the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day (a national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families). 

Additional partnership components include on-site branding opportunities for the Magic at select YMCA locations throughout Central Florida. The Magic has been a longtime partner with the Central Florida YMCA, where it has hosted the team’s Jr. Magic league program for more than five years. 

Jr. Magic basketball leagues operate throughout Central Florida and offer competitive, co-ed play in safe and fun settings. The Magic partners with several community organizations and sites, including the Central Florida YMCA. All participants receive special rewards, experiences, and a ticket to an Orlando Magic home game. For more information on Jr. Magic, please visit www.orlandomagicyouth.com, and to register for YMCA leagues, visit https://ymcacf.org/programs/youthsports/basketball/.

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