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Contrary to many predictions, so much new lithium is being mined there is a global glut and falling prices. (www.mining.com)

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[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Cobalt has always been the expensive part. But there are battery chemistries now without cobalt, so hopefully those can be cheaper.