Study: Lithium deposits may lie beneath China's battery heartland

A new geological study suggests clay-type lithium deposits formed by ancient volcanism may exist beneath southeastern China, overlapping with the country's battery manufacturing clusters. If confirmed, local sourcing could cut transport costs and supply-chain risks for China's battery industry, though the study is preliminary and deposit viability is unproven.

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