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Bolivian-German lithium extraction project takes major step forward; YLB partners with ACISA

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machinery to establish a value-added chain in Bolivia in the mid-term, from. socially-compatible implementation, for example by using renewable energy. and 1,000 direct jobs and up to 10,000 indirect jobs in Bolivia in areas. manufacture of battery systems, energy storage systems and generators for. Apart from the.

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Tesla And Other Tech Giants Scramble For Lithium As Prices Double

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Driven by the rise of battery gigafactories and game-changing Powerwall and energy storage businesses, the world now finds itself at the beginning of a lithium super cycle that is all about securing new supply, much of which is poised to come from lithium superstar Argentina. This means that the new market is all about new players.

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“Whether they will develop the expertise in-house, or work in partnerships with energy companies, remains to be seen. “We have 10,000 engineers out there every day, installing and servicing boilers,&# he added. Most of the worlds Lithium is located in Bolivia, 50% plus. Bolivia is no friend of the USA.

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