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Chile’s lithium boom promises jobs and money — but threatens a critical water source
The Atacama Desert is a major source of lithium for EV batteries. As global demand ramps up, the local Lickanantay people are ...
The Battery Boom Is Draining the Andes – And Scientists Say It’s Worse Than We Thought
New research reveals that current global water models dramatically overestimate the amount of freshwater available for ...
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Top 4 Largest Lithium Reserves by Country
Those interested in the lithium sector and investing in lithium stocks are often curious about which countries are the top producers of the battery metal, but they may not stop to consider the top ...
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SQM's Low-Cost Lithium Poised to Benefit Rising EV Sales From Higher Long-Term Prices
SQM’s low-cost lithium deposit in the Salar de Atacama boasts the highest concentration of lithium globally and benefits from high evaporation rates in the Chilean desert. As electric vehicle ...
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10 Breathtaking South American Wonders That Seem Out of This World
The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is nothing short of magical ... find themselves questioning reality in this ethereal realm. The Atacama Desert is a marvel of nature, a place so dry and barren ...
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Dreamy desert escapes
A short drive from San Pedro is the Salar de Atacama, a 1,200-mile salt flat that looks like an "ice rink of salty seracs". Other must-visit spots include Valle de la Lunar (Moon Valley), where ...