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Lithium

January 1, 1998

The lithium industry can be divided into two sectors: ore concentrate producers and chemical producers. Ore concentrate producers mine lithium minerals. They beneficiate the ores to produce material for use in ceramics and glass manufacturing.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1998
Title Lithium
Authors J. Ober
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Mining Engineering
Index ID 70045804
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Minerals Information Center