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Galaxy notes lithium carbonate prices in China rose 17% over last 12 months

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Lithium producer Galaxy Resources Ltd says prices for both technical and battery grade lithium carbonate in its key market, China, have risen significantly on the back of tight demand and supply fundamentals, with current prices up almost 17% on the same time last year.

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ADEME / IFPEN study examines non-geological risks in the security of lithium supplies based on electrification of global car fleet

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On the other hand, this could lead to a marked decrease in the safety margin of lithium supply—the ratio between the cumulative consumption and current reserves—and a possible significant volatility of lithium prices by 2050. Production is currently concentrated between Australia (40%), Argentina and Chile (50% between them).

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Street network patterns reveal global trend towards increasing urban sprawl

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A rapid policy response, including regulation and pricing tools, is needed to avoid further costly lock-in during this current, final phase of the urbanization process. Gridded street networks, on the other hand, promote efficient, dense urban form in Bolivia, Argentina and Peru. —Barrington-Leigh and Millard-Ball.

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Korean consortium forming JV with Bolivian miner Comibol for lithium production in Salar de Uyuni

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KORES ) and steelmaker POSCO has entered an agreement with Bolivia’s state-run miner Comibol (Corporación Minera de Bolivia) to set up a joint venture to produce lithium intended for lithium-ion batteries. Among the other countries, identified lithium resources for Bolivia and Chile total 9 million tons and in excess of 7.5

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Study outlines supply chain challenges for lithium

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Due to political instability, there is a question of US access to materials produced in Bolivia, which holds the world’s largest lithium resource and has new production projects in the pipeline, she says. Together these regions were also responsible for more than 90% of all lithium production in 2010, not including US production.

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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.

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What Causes Electric Scooters to Be Expensive in India?

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New revolt RV 400 is priced around ?101,470, Ather 450X comes with a price tag above ?140,000. The price of the lithium-ion batteries used in the EVs is the main culprit for the high initial cost of any electric vehicle in any part of the world. For example, The newly launched Ola S1 starts at ?97,575. Taking a Closer Look.

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