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Why is Chile planning to nationalize its lithium industry?

Anja Kimmig
August 22, 2023

While Chinese e-cars flood the market in Europe, Chile wants to put its lithium producers under state control. Lithium is essential for EV batteries and Chile is one of the largest lithium producers. So what's behind the Chilean plans?

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