| Sumario: | The book 'Cadenas Globales de Valor en Minerales Estratégicos de América del Sur: El Análisis del Litio' by Adriana Rocío Cadena Cancino and Oscar Alfredo Lozano Lozano examines the strategic mineral lithium within the framework of global value chains. It presents an innovative methodology to study any mineral, focusing on lithium from Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia, which are key players in the electric vehicle era due to their vast lithium reserves used in rechargeable batteries. The book explores the exploitation and strategic use of lithium, assessing whether it benefits local communities or primarily serves foreign interests. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the lithium value chain, its global business patterns, and implications for South American industrial development. The intended audience includes researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals interested in strategic minerals and regional economic integration.
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