Lithium is known as “white gold” since electric cars require a lot of batteries. This has resulted in transforming the metal into a valuable and sought-after commodity. The demand keeps rising as there is a need for energy storage that can only be produced if lithium is available in sufficient quantities.
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https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/markets-by-sector/precious-metals/lithium-the-new-white-gold/