There is no way around the world: all over the world there is searching and haggling to secure lithium supplies. The metal is crucial for the energy transition. But is there enough of it? ‘There is a huge mismatch between supply and demand.’
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There is no way around the world: all over the world there is searching and haggling to secure lithium supplies. The metal is crucial for the energy transition. But is there enough of it? ‘There is a huge mismatch between supply and demand.’
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