World's Top Lithium Producing Countries in 2022: Australia Takes the Lead

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Cindy Mutia Annur 10/05/2023 13:57 WIB

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According to a report by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Australia was the world's largest lithium producer in 2022, with production reaching 61,000 metric tons.

World's Largest Lithium Producing Countries (2022)

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Lithium is an alkali metal frequently used in the energy industry. Demand for this type of metal is increasing due to the high need for batteries in electric vehicles.

According to a report by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), total global lithium production is estimated to have reached 130,000 metric tons in 2022. This is an increase compared to the previous year's 107,000 metric tons.

Australia is the world's largest lithium producer, with production reaching 61,000 metric tons. This figure represents 46.92% of total global lithium production last year.

Chile is in second place, producing 39,000 metric tons of lithium. China is third, producing 19,000 metric tons.

Argentina and Brazil also produced lithium, with 6,200 metric tons and 2,200 metric tons respectively.

The following is a list of the world's largest lithium producing countries in 2022:

1. Australia: 61,000 metric tons
2. Chile: 39,000 metric tons
3. China: 19,000 metric tons
4. Argentina: 6,200 metric tons
5. Brazil: 2,200 metric tons
6. Zimbabwe: 800 metric tons
7. Portugal: 600 metric tons
8. Canada: 500 metric tons

Although Australia has the largest production, it does not possess the world's largest lithium reserves.

The USGS notes that Australia's lithium reserves are 6.2 million metric tons, while Chile's reserves reach 9.3 million metric tons. This makes Chile the country with the world's largest lithium reserves. Current global lithium reserves are estimated at 26 million metric tons.

Editor : Padjar Iswara

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