News of lithium triangle

Hunt for lithium sparks frantic rush into Argentina's mountains

24-05-2022 13:20 Looming shortage of lithium, key for electric vehicles, gives Argentina a chance to become a mining mecca.

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Argentina talks up potential of growing lithium industry

10-04-2021 08:48 Investment in the lithium sector over the last three years has surpassed US$1.1 billion, while jobs created have tripled, according to government data.

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Argentina eyes lithium expansion, but hurdles may dampen ambitions

12-12-2020 08:48 Government sees lithium mining as a significant source of revenue in coming years, with officials hoping to boost production from 40,000 to more than 230,000 tons a year by 2022. Experts, however, warn that challenges lie ahead.

by Fermin Koop