Chile has 28% more lithium than previous estimates, studies find
A new analysis shows that the La Isla salt flat holds 2.13 million metric tons of lithium, up 150% from a prior estimate.
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Canada’s opposition leader says he would approve Suncor oil project, mines
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Gold reserves in London vaults rise in March, says LBMA
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Chinese buyers snapped up copper as prices plunged below $8,500
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