Chinese lithium mine registers wider vein, bolstering Beijing’s battery supply
China has announced the expansion of the resource base for a major lithium deposit in the southwestern province of Sichuan by about 70 per cent, strengthening the country’s potential long-term supply for the metal – an essential component in the production of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage. After recent detection efforts, the Jiada Lithium Mine has registered about 1.05…
China has announced an expansion of its major lithium deposit in Sichuan province by about 70 percent, bolstering the country's long-term supply of lithium – a crucial component in the production of batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The Jiada Lithium Mine, operated by Dazhong Mining, has registered approximately 1.05 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, bringing its total resources to 2.53 million tonnes.
This significant increase in resources underscores the strategic importance of China's domestic lithium reserves in supporting its growing clean-energy sector and reducing reliance on overseas supplies.
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