The Lithium Economy: A Critical Analysis of the Global Lithium Value Chain

By Eric Lyon

Book Overview

The Lithium Economy provides an overview of the global lithium value chain from a variety of perspectives. The first part of the book addresses an overview of the lithium market with a specific emphasis on the Lithium Triangle in South America. Subsequent chapters dive into the specifics of lithium mining in the U.S. Subjects addressed include U.S. mining law, the U.S. mining bureaucracy, mining permitting requirements and how politics affect the lithium value chain in America. The book then conducts a comparative analysis of lithium value chains in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Europe and China. Other chapters dive into topics such as the lithium-ion battery industry, battery electric vehicles, charging networks, urban mining, battery energy storage systems and even Direct Lithium Extraction technology. The final chapter discusses disruption to the lithium value chain to include the COVID19 pandemic, global shipping inflation, and the war in Ukraine. Throughout the book, the author focuses on critical minerals strategy, leadership, decision making, global supply chains, and competition between international actors. This is a solid overview for interested readers looking to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C2RX8PXT
• ISBN13: 9798392859368
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 474 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.1" x 6.0"