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EU demand for lithium is expected to increase 12-fold by 2030, and 21-fold by 2050, according to the European Commission.

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Video. Which Latin American countries is the EU sourcing raw materials from?

Updated: 07/01/2025 - 18:34 GMT+1

As the EU's demand for critical raw materials such as lithium is unmet, the EU is signing agreements with like-minded Latin American countries to bridge the gap.

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