$TINO Lithium prices have been going up as demand increases and lithium is a strategic metal for the lithium-ion battery (LIB) and electric vehicle (EV) industry. Lithium makes the list of Metals Important for Future Technologies #MIFTs. Therefore, a means for economically extracting lithium from various lithium sources is important to reduce the cost of batteries and electric cars.

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