Bolivian court pauses Chinese, Russian lithium deals
The deals aimed to establish direct lithium extraction facilities in Salar de Uyuni in southwest Bolivia.
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Car makers warn China’s rare earth curbs could halt production
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Lynas signs deal to secure rare earth feed in Malaysia
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