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Can China develop EV batteries in Bolivia?

A giant Chinese battery company, Catl, has won a bidding process to develop Bolivia's huge lithium reserves. The ultra-light metal is used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, production of which is expected to soar as fossil fuels are phased out.

Will CATL help develop Bolivia's lithium reserves?

Bolivia has chosen a consortium including Chinese battery giant CATL to help develop the South American country's huge, but largely untapped, reserves of lithium after a lengthy bidding process involving firms from the United States and Russia.

Who is developing Bolivia's lithium reserves?

LA PAZ -Bolivia has chosen a consortium including Chinese battery giant CATL to help develop the South American country’s huge, but largely untapped, reserves of lithium after a lengthy bidding process involving firms from the United States and Russia.

Could Bolivia finally untap its lithium resources?

Credit: Courtesy of psyberartist. Bolivia finalised a major deal this week with China’s largest battery producer CATL and largest cobalt miner CMOC in a move that could finally see the South American country untap the full potential of its huge lithium resources.

Why did CATL invest $1.4 billion in Bolivia?

Chinese battery giant CATL confirmed a $1.4 billion investment to help develop Bolivia's huge but largely untapped reserves of lithium, cementing on Sunday a partnership with the government made in January.

How much lithium does Bolivia have?

Bolivia’s lithium reserves are among the most abundant in the world and the nation has an estimated 21 million tonnes of resources, according to the US Geological Survey .