Qinghai Holds the Lion’s Share in Global Lithium Reserves

Published: Sep 22, 2017 11:55
Qinghai holds the lion’s share in global lithium reserves, according to one industry report released by Qinghai September 19.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 22 (SMM) - Qinghai holds the lion’s share in global lithium reserves, according to one industry report released by Qinghai September 19.

Most of the lithium reserves in Qinghai are contained in salt lakes.

Proven lithium reserves total 34 million tonne worldwide. 

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