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17 Sep 2019

Lithium prospection

Lithium prospection
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The demand for lithium has been steadily increasing due to technological development and in particular due to its use in electric vehicles batteries. Considering the potential and importance of geological resources as a strategic factor for economic development, the Portuguese government approved Resolution of the Council of Ministers no. 11/2018, of 31 January, setting forth the strategic guidelines regarding the valorisation of the potential of lithium minerals in Portugal.