Lithium from the Salar Uyuni

Latin American Herald Tribune - French Company Submits Plan to Develop Bolivian Lithium Deposits
Given the size of the deposits and the strong international interest, it may take some time to sort out the different deals from different countries and consortia. The current government is adamant that the lithium NOT leave Bolivia as a raw material but rather as finished goods. Whether we will see electric car production in Bolivia or not is a longer term question. But there is no doubt that this time for this mineral that we will not lose the total value of the lithium as a raw material.