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Lithium

January 1, 2010

In 2009, lithium consumption in the United States was estimated to have been about 1.2 kt (1,300 st) of contained lithium, a 40-percent decrease from 2008. The United States was estimated to be the fourth largest consumer of lithium, and remained the leading importer of lithium carbonate and the leading producer of value-added lithium materials. Only one company, Chemetall Foote Corp. (a subsidiary of Chemetall GmbH of Germany), produced lithium compounds from domestic resources. In 2009, world lithium consumption was estimated to have been about 18.7 kt (20,600 st) of lithium contained in minerals and compounds.

Publication Year 2010
Title Lithium
Authors B.W. Jaskula
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Mining Engineering
Index ID 70044779
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Minerals Information Center
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