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Race for the "white gold"

Michael Brunn
15 Oct 2025Last update: 24 Mar 2026

Lithium is the "white gold" of the energy transition. No other metal has gained so much importance in recent years, as it is indispensable for the production of lithium-ion batteries, which form the core of modern electric vehicles.

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