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The Lithium Economy provides detailed analysis of the global lithium value chain from a variety of perspectives. The first part addresses the overall lithium market with a specific emphasis on the Lithium Triangle in South America. Subsequent chapters dive into the specifics of lithium mining in the U.S., including mining law, the mining bureaucracy, permitting requirements, and how politics affect the lithium value chain in America. The author then conducts a comparative analysis of lithium value chains in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Europe, and China. Other chapters address topics such as the lithium-ion battery industry, battery electric vehicles (BEVs), charging networks, urban mining, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology. The final chapter discusses disruption to the lithium value chain to include the COVID19 pandemic, global shipping inflation, and the war in Ukraine. Throughout the book, the author focuses on critical minerals strategy, leadership, decision making, global supply chains, and competition between international actors. This is a thorough work for interested readers looking to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

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Eric Lyon is the CEO and owner of GW Strategies, a company dedicated to investing intelligence in the green energy sector. Prior to this, Eric spent his career as an Army officer conducting worldwide special operations and competitive intelligence. Eric grew up in New England and attended the University of Connecticut where he earned a B.A. in Political Science and History and a M.A. in International Relations. Eric later attended the Harvard National Security Fellowship where he studied the transition to a global green economy. Most recently, Eric graduated from the Yale Global Executive Leadership Program. Eric currently lives in Tucson, AZ.

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