Global demand has exploded for lithium – referred to as "white gold" both for its light color and high market value. It's found in huge quantities in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile, known as the lithium triangle.
Argentina is looking at not only exporting the raw material, but creating new industries with the help of China.
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