Russia wants a lucrative share of the world’s lithium market, but it’s hitting roadblocks
Lithium ore falls from a chute at a facility in Australia in this file image. Carla Gottgens/Getty Images/Bloomberg Creative Photos© Carla Gottgens/Getty Images/Bloomberg Creative Photos Russia wants to become a top lithium producer but faces a challenging environment. Its largest lithium mining project was sanctioned by the US in January. China, a partner in Polar Lithium,…