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The Intelligence from The Economist

Make ore break: Latin America’s commodities

Aug 17, 2023
25:04
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Latin America's abundance of lithium and its potential role in the commodities boom. Volkswagen's vulnerability in the changing car industry. The rise of women's football in Britain and its implications for the sport. Challenges faced by the German car industry and the fear of obsolescence. The importance of grassroots football in promoting women's football in England.
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  • Latin America is well-positioned to benefit from the global commodity boom, thanks to its abundant reserves of critical minerals and metals like copper and lithium.
  • Germany's car industry must adapt and diversify to meet the challenges of electrification, software integration in cars, and competition from China's car market.

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Latin America's Role in the Global Commodity Boom

Latin America is positioned to benefit from the global commodity boom due to factors such as the green transition, increasing demand for metals and minerals, and geopolitical tensions between China and the US. The region has abundant reserves of critical minerals and metals like copper and lithium, as well as large tracts of farmland. Latin America's proximity to demand centers and relatively low extraction costs make it an attractive investment destination. However, challenges remain, including environmental concerns, regulatory uncertainties, and the need for infrastructure development.

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