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Lithium

Will the exploitation of lithium imply new dispossession of native peoples?

South America is in the midst of a global competition for lithium. Hence, its citizens must be aware of the environmental and social impacts of these energies that are part of their governments' development plans.

China and the Lithium Triangle in South America

Coauthor Sergio Cesarin This region, comprising areas of Argentina, Bolivia and Chile, holds the largest lithium reserves in the world.

Lithium policy and the role of the state in Chile

President Gabriel Boric announced on April 20 the new lithium policy that, in his words, will guide Chile towards a new development model.

White gold: the geopolitical emergence of lithium

In times of climate change, lithium is a real and cheap alternative to fossil fuels. Countries such as Bolivia or Mexico, with large salt deposits, have great possibilities to position themselves strategically on the global chessboard.