Chile lithium disputes may mean a missed opportunity

Controversies over how to develop Chile's lithium reserves risk delaying progress at a time of high global demand

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In this article

  • Lithium market outlook
  • Chile's market position
  • Reserves
  • Production
  • Reasons for lag
  • Deficient legal and institutional framework
  • Squabbles
  • Salt flats
  • Distance from Asia

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