Are Global Lithium Supply Forecasts Accurate? // Part 2 @thelimitingfactor

The Limiting Factor | Are Global Lithium Supply Forecasts Accurate? // Part 2 @thelimitingfactor | Uploaded July 2023 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
There appears to be plenty of lithium in the ground, yet supply forecasts say lithium will come up short. So, are global lithium supply forecasts accurate or is it a case of understanding the assumptions so we can form our own conclusions?

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*Timeline*
00:00 Introduction
01:31 Thanks, Credits, and Sources
05:03 Is there Enough Lithium in the Ground?
07:56 Let’s Evaluate Three Lithium Forecasts…
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17:34 Lithium Supply in 2030 // Bull and Bear Cases

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