The lithium industry: Its recent evolution and future prospects

被引：151
作者：
Ebensperger, A
Maxwell, P
Moscoso, C
机构：
[1] Curtin Univ Technol, Western Australian Sch Mines, Mineral Econ Program, Perth, WA 6845, Australia
[2] Univ Chile, Dept Mining Engn, Atacama Resource Capital Project, Santiago 2069, Chile
[3] Univ Chile, Dept Mining Engn, Mineral Econ Program, Santiago, Chile
来源：
RESOURCES POLICY | 2005年 / 30卷 / 03期
关键词：
lithium; mineral supply; mineral demand; vertical integration; predatory pricing; limit pricing; public policy issues;
D O I：
10.1016/j.resourpol.2005.09.001
中图分类号：
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号：
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要：
During the past decade there has been considerable change in the world lithium industry. This paper discusses this change and reflects on likely future developments. Lithium carbonate producers, based in Northern Chile, now play a dominant role in world production. One focus of the discussion is on the current structure of the industry, particularly at the level of the early stages of production. After considering potential growth in lithium consumption in the foreseeable future, the latter part of the paper considers relevant public policy issues concerning the future regulation of the Chilean industry. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码：218 / 231
页数：14
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