In the EV race, Saudi Arabia hunts for lithium everywhere
Saudi Arabia''s all-in lithium strategy goes hand in hand with broader efforts to establish itself as a global critical mineral and rare earth hub worth trillions of dollars.
“This is very much seen as an integrated exercise for Saudi Arabia, which entails access to battery raw materials, including lithium,” Lazar says. Global consumption of lithium has grown tenfold since 2010, with demand slated to triple from current levels by 2040, according to the International Lithium Association.
Boosting Saudi's Role in the Global Battery Supply Chain: As EV adoption accelerates, Saudi Arabia's lithium reserves could make it a major player in battery manufacturing and energy storage solutions. Saudi Arabia's entry into the lithium market poses major geopolitical and economic implications:
Saudi Arabia is a step closer to becoming part of the global battery industry after deals to develop lithium processing and anode material projects in the country. The deals could make Saudi Arabia's lithium ion supply chain the most developed in the Middle East, which right now has virtually no battery material capacity. Saudi Arabia's []
Saudi Arabia's discovery offers an alternative source, reducing dependence on China. Strengthening Middle East Energy Influence: Historically reliant on oil, the Middle East is now poised to become a major force in EV battery production and energy storage technologies.
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