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Australia's lithium mining boom hit by sagging prices

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Australia is the world’s largest producer of lithium ore, accounting for 52% of the global total last year .

Australia also has the second -largest lithium reserves in the world, after Chile .

The sharp decline in lithium prices has led to mine shutdowns and more redundancies.

But some Australian firms are expanding their lithium ore production, confident that demand will bounce back.

China currently accounts for 60% of all lithium refining.

Some commentators welcome development of lithium refining in Australia , saying it will help reduce China ’s dominance of the global market for the metal.

Kingsley Jones says Australia needs to be more open to embracing Chinese investment in the lithium sector.

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