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Bolivia announces $1bn deal with China to build lithium plants
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How much will Bolivia invest in lithium?
The total investment in the Bolivian lithium industry is expected to reach around $9.9 billion. This follows a deal between Bolivia’s state-run lithium company, Yacimientos del Litio Bolivianos (YLB), and a Chinese consortium. CATL agreed to invest over $1 billion in the project’s first stage for rights to develop the two lithium plants.
Will China invest $1 billion in lithium batteries in Bolivia?
(IC Photo) The Bolivian government has chosen a Chinese consortium led by battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology to invest upward of $1 billion to develop untapped lithium deposits, with the ambitious goal of producing lithium batteries in the country by 2025.
Will Bolivia produce lithium batteries by 2025?
The Bolivian government has chosen a Chinese consortium led by battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology to invest upward of $1 billion to develop untapped lithium deposits, with the ambitious goal of producing lithium batteries in the country by 2025. Bolivia has the largest lithium reserves in the world but little local means to develop them.
Why did CATL invest $1.4 billion in Bolivia?
Chinese battery giant CATL, a global leader in electric vehicle batteries, has confirmed a $1.4 billion investment. This investment aims to develop Bolivia’s untapped lithium reserves and marks a new phase in the CATL-Bolivia partnership. The agreement focuses on Bolivia’s salt flats, known for their vast lithium resources.
Does CATL produce lithium?
CATL agreed to invest over $1 billion in the project’s first stage for rights to develop the two lithium plants. Despite being a global leader in electric vehicle batteries, CATL does not currently produce any lithium. However, it has invested in several Chinese lithium projects.
How much lithium carbonate will CATL produce by 2024?
The consortium, which also includes CATL’s recycling subsidiary, Brunp, will produce 25,000 tonnes (t) of battery-grade lithium carbonate by 2024 and 100,000t by 2028, using DLE rather than large evaporation ponds.