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Raw materials, or sacred beings? Lithium extraction puts two worldviews into tension

Written by Mario Orospe Hernández, Ph.D. Candidate in Religious Studies, Arizona State University

A salt pyramid in Uyuni, Bolivia. The rainy season produces a mirror effect in the salt flat.Mario Orospe Hernandez, CC BY-NC-ND

Located in the heart of South America, Bolivia contains the largest lithium deposits in the world – an enviable position, in many countries’ eyes, as the market for electric vehicles takes off. Though EVs emit...

Real wages have grown – just – over the past year. But they’re still down near 2011 levels
New data show wages have risen by a bit more than inflation, but overall real wages are still languishing near 2011 levels.Ov…
Nutifood–ViPlus Dairy Partnership Gains Victorian Government Support in Vietnam Visit
Nutifood has stepped up its global ambitions. The first GippsNature product signals a new chapter in Vietnam - Australia…
Australian businesses have actually been slow to adopt AI, survey finds
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Years in the making, the first complete monthly inflation report is almost here
A new “complete” monthly consumer price index (CPI) will be released next week, and will become Australia’s…
Franchise businesses have long been plagued by scandals. Domino’s is just the latest
The blue and red boxes with white dots are immediately recognisable as containing Domino’s pizzas. The pizza chain is A…
Plane and car crash testing is still designed to keep men safe. That puts women in danger
Karl Baron/Flickr/Wikimedia Commons, CC BYThe next time you board a commercial flight and are told how to sit in the brace po…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Understanding the Importance of Property Valuation Services in Darwin
Introduction Darwin’s property market is known for its unique blend of residential, commercial, and rural investments. With constant changes in market demand, infrastructure development, and lifestyle shifts, understanding the real value…

If you haven't joined a union, it's time you paid to benefit from union deals
A long overdue public debate has started in Australia about “free riding” in industrial relations – when non-union members benefit from collective agreements negotiated by union members without contributing (through…
Stake launches new web platform with enhanced analysis tools
Australian customers can now access the Stake web platform which brings improved charting, in-depth portfolio management features and stock research tools for investors Stake, the investment platform connecting ambitious investors with…
King, Keynes and Knight: Insights Into an Uncertain Economy
The concept of “radical uncertainty” helps shed light on macro analysis in a world of insecure stability. Joachim Fels, PIMCO MD and Global Economic Adviser One small footnote to the Brexit controversy:…

DesignStreet marks 27 years with a bold rebrand

In a fast-moving industry defined by continuous disruption, one independent creative agency is proving that longevity and innovation can go hand i...

Deputy partners with SuperAPI to streamline employee onboarding and help get shift-based industries ready for PayDay Super

Deputy, the global people platform for shift-based work, has announced a new partnership with SuperAPI, marking a major enhancement to its HR pro...

Raw materials, or sacred beings? Lithium extraction puts two worldviews into tension

Real wages have grown – just – over the past year. But they’re still down near 2011 levels

Nutifood–ViPlus Dairy Partnership Gains Victorian Government Support in Vietnam Visit

Australian businesses have actually been slow to adopt AI, survey finds

Years in the making, the first complete monthly inflation report is almost here

Franchise businesses have long been plagued by scandals. Domino’s is just the latest

Plane and car crash testing is still designed to keep men safe. That puts women in danger

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Understanding the Importance of Property Valuation Services in Darwin

If you haven't joined a union, it's time you paid to benefit from union deals

Stake launches new web platform with enhanced analysis tools

King, Keynes and Knight: Insights Into an Uncertain Economy

DesignStreet marks 27 years with a bold rebrand

Deputy partners with SuperAPI to streamline employee onboarding and help get shift-based industries ready for PayDay Super

KuCoin invests in Australian sponsorships of the ACC, plus a major campaign with golf icon Adam Scott

Australian companies pitching to the world’s wealthiest investors

Small business backlash builds as RBA’s surcharge ban risks fuelling inflation

Australia’s Young Entrepreneurs Redefining Success Through Legacy and Community Impact