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Obrador nationalises Mexico lithium

Mexico’s president Andres Obrador has achieved his aim of nationalising the lithium sector in Mexico with the Senate approving a modification to the mining law with 87 votes in favour, 20 against and 16 abstentions.

Bacanora Lithium in Sonora, Mexico

Bacanora Lithium in Sonora, Mexico

The reform, approved in a record two days, defines lithium as a strategic mineral with the state having the exclusive right to explore, exploit and use lithium, despite the state lacking the ability to...

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