The investigation could entail widespread mine closures and knock-on repercussions internationally. Read more at straitstimes.com.
BEIJING - China has launched an investigation into suspected illegal mining practices in the “lithium capital of Asia” Yichun, authorities said, an area reportedlyThe launch of the probe was announced last Friday on the local government’s WeChat account.
Local officials say Yichun, in south-eastern Jiangxi province, accounts for as much as 40 per cent of China’s domestic reserves of the lithium-rich mineral lepidolite. The alleged malpractice includes the “chaotic” extraction of lepidolite in the mining areas themselves as well as in surrounding natural areas by locals, domestic media outlet Caijing reported.
As part of the pending investigation, the duration of which is so far unclear, officials will look into violations and adopt measures that they hope will promote the “healthy development” of the industry, reported Caijing.
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