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Where China’s Lithium Monopoly Comes From

Where China’s Lithium Monopoly Comes From

By Tim Worstall
There is no shortage of raw lithium. China’s dominance of lithium processing is where the potential problem lies.

Critical Minerals and the New Cold War

Critical Minerals and the New Cold War

By Zongyuan Zoe Liu
Access to critical materials has become a paramount national security concern and the object of increasing competition between China and the United States.
China Keeping Details of Investment Deals From Bolivian Public and Congress, Sources Claim

China Keeping Details of Investment Deals From Bolivian Public and Congress, Sources Claim

By Joseph Bouchard
Contractors are allegedly prohibited from sharing any details about investment contracts signed with certain Chinese firms.

China Begins Lithium Extraction, Increases Mining Investment in Bolivia

China Begins Lithium Extraction, Increases Mining Investment in Bolivia

By Joseph Bouchard
Beijing's growing investment presence in the country, in particular its interest in lithium, is prompting concerns about economic dependency.

In Bolivia, China Signs Deal For World’s Largest Lithium Reserves

In Bolivia, China Signs Deal For World’s Largest Lithium Reserves

By Joseph Bouchard
Members of the Bolivian opposition have questioned whether the deal, which was signed last month between the state firm YLB and three Chinese companies, will benefit the country.

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The Mending Australia-China Relationship: Powered by Lithium?

The Mending Australia-China Relationship: Powered by Lithium?

By Corey Lee Bell, Elena Collinson, and Xunpeng Shi
As other liberal democracies lock down supplies, Australia’s lithium exports are an increasingly critical economic component of the Australia-China relationship.

China’s Dominance Over Critical Minerals Faces New Challengers

China’s Dominance Over Critical Minerals Faces New Challengers

By Bruce Shen
Although slow to wake up to the challenge, the West is catching up with China in the contest for critical minerals.
Lithium and an Unexpected Battle for Energy Transition in Afghanistan

Lithium and an Unexpected Battle for Energy Transition in Afghanistan

By Aliaksei Patonia
Most researchers agree that lithium demand will only increase. Afghanistan’s estimated reserves put it among global leaders -- if the metal can be extracted.

China Rushes to Dominate Global Supply of Lithium

China Rushes to Dominate Global Supply of Lithium

By Yigal Chazan
Beijing’s race to control supplies of lithium, used in powering electric cars, is leaving its rivals far behind.

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