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Navigating the Lithium Landscape
This chapter examines the complexities in the lithium industry, emphasizing the need for chemical processing expertise and the challenges of evolving customer requirements. It contrasts the operational efficiencies in China with the emerging role of Africa as a key supplier, while exploring the impacts of M&A strategies as established oil companies like ExxonMobil enter the sector. The discussion also highlights the pivotal influence of electric vehicles on lithium demand and the strategic importance of sustainable practices and technological innovations in shaping the industry’s future.