Elon Musk's 'money printer': how lithium batteries spark global power struggle over critical minerals

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By Levi LiMar 6, 2025, 2:32 am127 ptsTrending
In 2022, lithium battery shortages for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage reached a peak. Tesla CEO Elon Musk urged global investment in lithium refining, calling it a "money printer" and touting guaranteed profits for those who entered the market.

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