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The lithium ledger: fiscal competitiveness in the global race for resources

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Fiscal regimes (taxes/royalties) are critical for lithium resource development. Despite current surplus, a major lithium deficit looms by 2034, requiring new project investment. This report benchmarks global lithium-producing nations' fiscal policies. It highlights that: - Stable, transparent, competitive regimes attract most capital, sometimes outweighing geological advantages. - Chile's complex high-tax system risks its dominance by deterring investors. - The US and reformed Argentina offer better opportunities. As capital competition intensifies, attractive fiscal policies will determine winners in securing energy transition investment.

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    Wood Mackenzie The Lithium Ledger (October 2025).pdf

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