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Crisis Talks Held as Lithium and Nickel Prices Crash and Mines Close

The resources minister said the renewable push could also be impacted.
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Crisis Talks Held as Lithium and Nickel Prices Crash and Mines Close
An electric and hybrid vehicle battery factory being built by Toyota is shown while under construction near Greensboro, N.C., on May 15, 2023. Toyota via AP
Monica O’Shea
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Mining companies will hold talks with the Australian government this week amid concerns about lithium and nickel prices amid mine closures.

The two minerals are critical in the manufacture of electric vehicle batteries.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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