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Urgent $514 Billion Needed to Avert Lithium Crisis

1/14/2025

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The lithium market anticipates a 572,000-tonne deficit by 2034, threatening electric vehicle production.
To meet battery demand, a $514 billion investment is essential by 2030, including $220 billion for upstream projects.
Major automakers like GM and Tesla are heavily investing in lithium supply to achieve EV targets.
Lithium prices are likely to stabilize due to market adjustments and structural deficits.
Addressing the supply-demand gap requires urgent action from governments and stakeholders.

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Story summary

The lithium market anticipates a 572,000-tonne deficit by 2034, threatening electric vehicle production.
To meet battery demand, a $514 billion investment is essential by 2030, including $220 billion for upstream projects.
Major automakers like GM and Tesla are heavily investing in lithium supply to achieve EV targets.
Lithium prices are likely to stabilize due to market adjustments and structural deficits.
Addressing the supply-demand gap requires urgent action from governments and stakeholders.