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Rio Tinto to invest USD 350 million in Argentina lithium project – ET Auto

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Argentina, part of a so-called “ lithium triangle ” with Chile and Bolivia which holds half the world’s resources of the mineral, has increasingly attracted investment from international lithium miners. Rio Tinto said it is working with local communities and authorities to ensure environmental standards.

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India enters Argentina’s lithium market with INR 200 cr investment, eyes on rich lithium reserves – ET Auto

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Argentina is part of the “Lithium Triangle” along with Chile and Bolivia with more than half of the world’s total lithium resources and having the distinction of having 2nd largest lithium resources.

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Opinon: Lithium Market Set To Explode; All Eyes Are On Nevada

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Most of the world’s lithium comes from Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Australia and China, but American resources being developed by new entrants into this market have set up the state of Nevada to become the key venue and proving ground for game-changing trade in this everyday mineral. Article Source: [link].

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What Causes Electric Scooters to Be Expensive in India?

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Knowing the importance of these elements, china made strategic investments and bought mines in the countries such as Congo, Bolivia, Chile, and Australia where these elements are available. They are scarce but hold roles in the proper functioning of the Li-ion batteries. In fact, China controls half the cobalt mines in Congo.

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Tesla And Other Tech Giants Scramble For Lithium As Prices Double

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Right now, most of the world’s lithium comes from Australia, China and the “Lithium Triangle” of Argentina, Chile and Bolivia. Chile is not granting any new concessions, and opposition in Bolivia has led to a suspension of lithium mining. Link to original article: [link]. This means that the new market is all about new players.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Sven Thesen, the communication and technology director for Better Place , a start-up that is gaining traction (see this recent New York Times article ) in its effort to create a network for electric cars in various countries, likened the concept of electric cars to cellphones. Most of the worlds Lithium is located in Bolivia, 50% plus.

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