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Bangkok Post – Phangnga lithium output ‘could start by 2026’

An electric vehicle is seen at a charging station in Bangkok.

Production of lithium in Phangnga province could begin in about two years, boosting the country’s ambitions to become a regional electric vehicle (EV) production hub, according to government and company officials involved.

The silvery-white element is a key metal for EV batteries and establishing lithium mines would put Thailand in a unique position compared to other major producers because it is also rapidly developing an EV production industry, spurred by $1.44 billion in investment commitments from Chinese carmakers.

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