BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand hopes to start producing lithium from a mine in its southwest in about two years, boosting its ambitions to become a regional electric vehicle (EV) production hub, according to government and company officials involved in the project. 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 developing an EV production industry, including $1.44 b
Thailand hopes to start
producing lithium from a mine in its southwest in about two
years, boosting its ambitions to become a regional electric
vehicle production hub, according to government and.
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Lithium Mines In Thailand: Thailand aims to support its battery manufacturers by ensuring a local supply of essential materials. Establishing a mine and a lithium conversion plant in Thailand would support Thai-based battery manufacturers. Thailand wants to become a regional hub for battery production.