Chile’s lithium mining industry has grown to supply over one-fifth of the world’s lithium demand while providing a less greenhouse gas (GHG)-intensive material than lithium mined from hard-rock sources in other regions. The trajectory of Chile’s lithium mining industry is important for both the global battery electric vehicle (BEV) transition and the country’s sustainable economic development ambitions.
This report “Expanding the lithium value chain in Chile: Mining, batteries, and recycling” by the International Council on Clean Transportation explores the economic potential of lithium mining and estimates the additional revenue and job potential if Chile were to onshore additional parts of the battery production supply chain. Further, the analysis assesses the GHG emissions intensity, water consumption, and social impacts of lithium mining and battery production in Chile, in addition to opportunities for battery recycling.
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