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International Lithium Association (ILiA) established to be the voice of the global lithium industry

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The world has entered the “lithium century” almost without noticing it, but until now this critical industry lacked a central voice. The Association will include Members from the entire supply chain: from resource to the end-users. ppm Li (0.0018%).

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Eramine Sudamerica joins Argentine lithium race with Salta plant – ET Auto

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Argentina, located on the so-called “lithium triangle” spanning Bolivia and Chile, is the world’s fourth-largest producer and has been drawing investment from foreign firms as far as Canada and China. Over half the world’s known lithium resources are in South America.

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Neo Lithium closes strategic investment with CATL; ~8% stake; 3Q project

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NLC) announced the closing of a previously announced equity investment by China-based Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. The 3Q Project (Tres Quebradas Lithium Project) is located in Catamarca Province, the largest lithium producing area in Argentina, and covers approximately 35,000 ha including a salar complex of approximately 16,000 ha.

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Australia forecasts lithium export earnings of $16B in 2022-23, up from $5B in 2021-22

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Australia’s Department of Industry, Science and Resources released the December 2022 edition of the Resources and Energy Quarterly (REQ). Australia’s lithium production is forecast to grow from 335,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) in 2021–22 to 399,000 tonnes in 2022–23 and 470,000 tonnes of LCE in 2023–24.

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Roskill: Chinese companies step up their pursuit of lithium resources

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China is stepping up its pursuit of control of the lithium supply chain, underpinned by the rapid growth of its lithium-ion battery industry building on agressive policy surrounding electric vehicle sales, according to metals and mining consultancy Roskill.

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BYD the recommended company for Argentinian tender for 50 electric buses

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BYD has been officially selected as the recommended company by the evaluation committee in Argentina for the purchase of 50 electric buses on behalf of the Ministry of Environment. BYD begun the promotion of its technologies in Argentina in 2011 through its local subsidiary, especially those related to electric vehicles and public transport.

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Roskill forecasts increasing dependence of Li market on batteries; switch from portable electronics to hybrids

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In a forecast of the Lithium market through 2017, Roskill Information Services estimates that rechargeable batteries will, in the base-case growth scenario, contribute 75% of the growth in forecast lithium demand to 2017, when total demand for lithium is expected to reach slightly more than 238,000t lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE).

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