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Lithium is a very important mineral.
Without lithium, we wouldn't have electric cars, phone batteries, and many new technologies.
Currently, seven countries hold most of the world's lithium, such as Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Australia, China, Canada, and some African countries.
Although these countries have lithium, many times they cannot control the lithium business themselves.
For example, Chile and Australia sell lithium to foreign companies but do not have their own factories.
China, although it has little lithium, controls many lithium factories in other countries.
Africa has lithium mines, but the local people do not benefit.
The story of lithium tells us that having resources is important, but it is even more important to be able to use and protect them ourselves.
Now, many countries want to manage lithium themselves to bring more benefits.
Lithium is no longer just a mineral; it concerns the future of everyone.