In Chilean desert, global thirst for lithium is fueling a ‘water war’ 0 SHARES Share it! Soon, if Cristi gets his way, they will be red, meaning new water rights will be banned. Newcomers like Wealth Minerals, New Energy Metals, and Lithium Chile have also announced projects in the salt flats. Wealth Minerals, New Energy Metals and Lithium Chile did not immediately respond to requests for comment. “But we’re mining water, not rock.

Source: Manila Bulletin August 30, 2018 01:18 UTC