How does the run on lithium affect raw material producers | Transforming Business

While Chinese e-cars flood the market in Europe, Chile wants to put its lithium producers under state control. Lithium is essential for EV batteries and Chile is one of the largest producers. So what's behind the Chilean plans? And what role does China play?

Chapters: 00:00 A global run on lithium 00:52 How lithium is mined 01:20 Global lithium reserves 02:10 Why batteries need lithium 02:55 Lithium mining in Chile 05:40 China's influence in Latin America 06:25 China's dominance in battery production 07:00 Profits and potential for the global south 09:30 Environment-friendly lithium mining? 11:43 The global lithium market's future

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