China’s Latin American Gold Rush Is All About Clean Energy
Security Theme
State Stability and Infrastructure
Keywords
Critical Infrastructure, China, LAC
Description
The emerging "white gold" rush in Latin America, driven by the increasing demand for lithium, a critical mineral essential for batteries that power the global energy transition. The lithium triangle, comprising Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia, holds around 60 percent of the world's lithium reserves
China’s Latin American Gold Rush Is All About Clean Energy
The emerging "white gold" rush in Latin America, driven by the increasing demand for lithium, a critical mineral essential for batteries that power the global energy transition. The lithium triangle, comprising Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia, holds around 60 percent of the world's lithium reserves