The global lithium-ion battery market was valued at USD 36.7 billion in 2019 and is projected to hit USD 129.3 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 18% from 2020 to 2027

The expansion of electric vehicle technologies and renewable energy storage will increasingly depend on lithium-ion batteries. Current lithium extraction operations are far from the environmentally and socially compliant operations desired by the 'clean-tech' industry. However, an innovative and more compliant lithium extraction process has emerged. Several companies are actively working on scrubbing lithium from lithium-enriched brines by purifying wastewater from oil and gas operations or through standalone extraction facilities. This paper examines the legal considerations and risks associated with the development of a novel lithium brine extraction industry in Western Canada, primarily focused on Alberta as a traditional oil and gas jurisdiction. Our analysis of Alberta's subsurface regimes identifies and discusses ambiguities that the Alberta government may need to address for this emerging subsurface industry. Similarly, we identify unique contractual considerations for counsel to contemplate when advising parties involved in this new industry. We conclude that the current legal landscape in Alberta, from both a regulatory and a contractual perspective, needs further clarification in order to attract a large-scale and viable industry. Nevertheless, we emphasise that Western Canada is ripe with opportunity to commercialise on a new lithium extraction industry and take note of the increased governmental interest in the development of this emerging industry. https://bit.ly/3t2PESN

First Colombia Gold Corp. (OTCMKTS: FCGD) The company has not filed any new filings since 2017 but here is what we know, from company filings dated in 2017 -- We are in the business of precious minerals exploration and oil and gas exploration and production, operating through a Mining Division and an Energy Division. The Company aims to build assets, cash flow and revenue through the acquisition, development, leasing and production from assets, mineral or oil and gas interests. We face significant challenges form competition, financing availability, regulatory issues and world commodity prices that effect our ability to successfully implement our business plan. https://bit.ly/3opBurd

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