Chile, ranked as the world’s second-biggest lithium producer, has set ambitious plans to double its output within the next decade. This move aims to cater to the soaring demand for electric vehicle batteries and preempt a looming shortage that could escalate prices. Chile’s Finance Minister, Mario Marcel, highlights the critical risk of underproducing lithium. This […]
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