TOKYO -- A Canadian startup proposing a new method for refining lithium says it sees growing interest from Japanese companies hoping to lessen their dependence on China as source of the critical mineral for batteries in electric vehicles.
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Canada lithium startup eyes Japan firms to curb China dependence
Mangrove Lithium seeks to diversify investors beyond Bill Gates, BMW
A test engineer at work at Mangrove Lithium's Pilot Plant in Delta, British Columbia. The Canadian startup is proposing a new method for refining lithium that could lessen dependence on China. © Mangrove Lithium
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