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Lithium extraction and a new era of legal issues

Vinson & Elkins LLP partners on a fine balancing act

Stephanie Noble and Nicholas Shum
Lithium evaporation ponds in Argentina

Lithium evaporation ponds in Argentina | Credits: Shutterstock

As the world moves toward cleaner energy, lithium has become crucial, powering electric vehicles and renewable-energy storage systems. With lithium demand set to increase more than 40-fold by 2040, the...

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