Lithium glut, EV subsidy cuts take toll on major producers
Prices for the battery metal have fallen by more than 40% over the past year, knocking top producers' profits and share price gains.
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Pilbara Minerals takes lithium mine stake off table, slices sales forecast
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Chile announces new stimulus to kickstart sputtering economy
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Australia’s gold output reaches record high in 2018
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Egyptian billionaire eyes mining opportunities at home with new law
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