Energy & Science
Lithium Triangle Unites for Push Toward Battery Making
- Argentina, Chile, Bolivia seek bigger role in EV supply chain
- Buenos Aires also working on tax incentives for copper mining
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Countries in the so-called lithium triangle are in talks to propel themselves further down the battery supply chain as South America seeks to emerge from centuries of resource curses to tap the electric-vehicle revolution for all it can.
Together, Argentina, Chile and Bolivia account for more than half of global lithium resources, with Chile the world’s No. 2 shipper of the silvery, white metal and Argentina one of the fastest-growing producers. While the three countries have so far seen limited success moving into higher-value lithium products -- let alone making batteries or cars -- that’s not deterring them from persisting, according to Argentina’s top mining official.