TIL: Lithium reserves

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1. Chile. Reserves - 7,500,000 MT. Production - 12,000 MT.
2. China. Reserves - 3,200,000 MT. Production - 2,000 MT.
3. Argentina. Reserves - 2,000,000 MT. Production - 5,700 MT.
4. Australia. Reserves - 1,600,000 MT. Production - 14,300 MT.

https://investingnews.com/daily/resource-investing/energy-investing/lithium-investing/lithium-reserves-country/

Unlike the US, China has no vested interest in maintaining oil-based auto tech.

Comments

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В Боливии много лития. http://www.dw.com/en/bolivias-evo-morales-plans-lithium-mining-offensive/a-39727810

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Да, в вики пишут, что там запасы до 5.4MT. В отличие от нефтегаза, с литием важно будет не только добыча сырья, но и recycling capacity. Тут у Китая огромное преимущество.