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China looks to lepidolite to level up domestic lithium supply

China's heavy dependence on imports sees it looking to lepidolite

Shi Weijun
Lithium mica lepidolite (from Haapaluoma lithium quarry in Finland)

Lithium mica lepidolite (from Haapaluoma lithium quarry in Finland) Source: Shutterstock

China's heavy dependence on imports to satisfy booming demand for lithium raw material is driving a surge in domestic investment in mining and extracting the key battery metal from lithium-bearing mineral...

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