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GM leaps ahead in lithium mining race, secures next-gen extraction deal

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With the demand for lithium expected to surpass supply by 2030, automakers have never been more pressed to secure the resource , especially as it becomes increasingly essential for the future of their business, specifically regarding the production of electric vehicles.

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Rough road for EV industry

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America’s electric vehicle (EV) industry seems to have hit a rough patch of pavement in recent months. Even Tesla, despite its substantial efforts to hold the line on affordability, has suffered from the effects of war, supply chain disruptions and the rising costs of raw materials. In April, Mexico’s government nationalized.

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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. Albemarle Corp.

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Will the world run out of lithium?

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The United States Geological Survey revealed that the world’s identified lithium resources are estimated to be around 79 million metric tons, with the largest reserves in Chile, Argentina, and Australia. Recycling these batteries could cut lithium supply requirements by about a tenth in 2040. million tons.

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