Comment by gerdesj

I gather that several southern american nations have some serious issues with Lithium mines nicking water. Search: "lithium mines water southern america"

You could look at this: ...

https://www.bmwgroup.com/content/dam/grpw/websites/bmwgroup_...

... and read the Conclusion, and note that the study was not too fussed about delivering bad news. That Conclusion is a masterclass in hiding stuff. You will actually have to read the entire paper and its all a load of fluff. Shame really.