The importance of lithium for achieving a low-carbon future: overview of the lithium extraction in the ‘Lithium Triangle’

This article addresses the importance of lithium as a key mineral in the energy transition towards a low-carbon future. There is undoubtedly a myriad of topics that can be explored within this statement. At this stage the intention is just to provide an overview of some of the most relevant technical, geopolitical and legal challenges faced by the countries in the Lithium Triangle within a first attempt to present them in a clear and straightforward way. This article provides a starting point in the analysis of lithium as one of the critical minerals for the future of our world.