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GlobalData: Global lithium production to triple over the next four years

Green Car Congress

After moderate growth in lithium supply between 2010 and 2017 of 6.4% per annum, global output is expected to triple between 2018 and 2022 to reach 154kt (metal content), as 86kt of new metal capacity comes on stream to meet the increasing demand for the metal for use in batteries in electric vehicles and smartphones.

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Elon Musk is projected to become the World’s First Trillionaire in 2024

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Musk’s wealth skyrocketed over the past few years thanks to his majority ownership of his electric car company Tesla, which increased in value substantially since 2020. SpaceX also has helped Musk’s net worth skyrocket and could catalyze even more growth in the next two years. ” Credit: @Gf4Tesla/Twitter.

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Could SMIC become a global player in semiconductor industry

Baua Electric

Supply Chain Resilience: The industry’s ability to navigate challenges related to supply chain disruptions and global economic conditions can affect the success of semiconductor companies, including SMIC. SMIC faces competition not only in technological advancements but also in attracting and retaining key talent.