While Chinese e-cars flood the market in Europe, Chile wants to put its lithium producers under state control. Lithium is essential for EV batteries and Chile is one of the largest producers. So what's behind the Chilean plans? And what role does China play?

Chapters:
00:00 A global run on lithium
00:52 How lithium is mined
01:20 Global lithium reserves
02:10 Why batteries need lithium
02:55 Lithium mining in Chile
05:40 China's influence in Latin America
06:25 China's dominance in battery production
07:00 Profits and potential for the global south
09:30 Environment-friendly lithium mining?
11:43 The global lithium market's future

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