Tesla and other tech giants scramble for lithium as prices double

Tesla and other tech giants scramble for lithium as prices double London, UK (SPX) Apr 22, 2016 - Demand for lithium-the hottest commodity on the planet and the only commodity to show positive price movement in 2015-is poised to continue on its upward trajectory, becoming the world's new gasoline and earning the moniker of "White Petroleum". And the battle for market share in and around this commodity has everyone from major tech players to trend-setting investor gurus vying for a foothold. ... more

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