Brazil is set to export 130,000 tons of "green lithium" by year-end. The mineral is extracted in the Jequitinhonha Valley, located in the northeastern region of the state of Minas Gerais, and it has received a green seal due to its exploration plant's absence of a tailings dam. Lithium is a crucial element for various industries, including the production of batteries, metal alloys, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. The focus on long-lasting batteries for electric vehicles aligns with the global push for energy transition, making this export significant in the context of sustainable energy sources. The initial shipment, comprising 15,000 tons of high-purity lithium and 15,000 tons of ultrafine tailings-produced by the Brazilian company Sigma Lithium-was sent to the Chinese company Yahua from the port of Vitoria in Espirito Santo. Brazil's Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, accompanied the dispatch. Notably, t
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