Tag Archive | "China"

China Revises Overly Ambitious Lithium Production Forecasts

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

China's principal lithium-producing province plans to boost output of the metal by a factor of five over the next five years, which is half the level of its previous target. This revised guidance for lithium production was followed by a subsequent announcement that China may invest more than $15 billion in electric vehicles during the next 10 years. Investors will be interested to observe how this development might impact the global supply and demand, or if this could potentially change the adoption rate of electric vehicles in specific markets.

World’s Largest Lithium Producer Looking to Expand

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

The world’s largest lithium producer has indicated interest in the salar concessions for Salares Lithium, resulting in the conversion of over 39,000 Ha of concessions that cover the aerial extent of the brine lake from the current 'exploration' concessions to 'exploitation' concessions.

Lithium Takes Centre Stage

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won support for his country's nuclear ambitions and turned the spotlight squarely on lithium during his 3-day tour. While Iran is to help Bolivia conduct research on exploiting lithium, can Canada be far behind?

Obama’s Cause And Lithium’s Effect

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

President Obama aims to have one million electric cars on US roads by 2015, but the road ahead is clearly still pothole ridden. His short trip to China ensured the green signal for the US-China Electric Vehicles Initiative, all set to ensure lithium as the next break out investment.

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