Argentine court suspends issuance of new mining permits in key lithium production area due to environmental concerns
On March 16th, a court in the province of Catamarca in northwestern Argentina has suspended the issuance of new mining permits and has called for new environmental impact studies on local lithium projects. The ruling affects the Los Patos River - Salar del Hombre Muerto area, where the global lithium giant Arcadium Lithium Plc operates. (Financial Union)

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