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In addition, the swift issuance of permits in the country has caught the attention of investors, including those from China.

Argentina's supreme court creates headwind for Jujuy and Salta lithium projects
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

_{The indigenous communities of Santuario de Tres along with other groups and environment and natural resources foundation FARN have argued that their rights to live in a "healthy environment, to life, to water and to self-determination" are being damaged by the projects.}

_{In addition, the claim states the Salinas Grandes wetland and the Guayatayoc lagoon, which includes interjurisdictional areas, are being affected.}

_{The claimants demand the suspension of the authorizations for the exploration and exploitation of lithium and borate in the two northwest provinces. The court ruled on Tuesday that the defendants must send copies of all their permits to mine, as well as complaints received regarding environmental matters.}

_{The court also said a committee of experts must be formed to evaluate the hydrology, biodiversity and socio-cultural impact of the lithium projects. The ruling can be seen in an attachment on the top right of the screen.}

_{Lithium is seen as key to contributing to the country's economic recovery.}

These two items are interdependent IMO.
Swift issuance of permits based on the outcome of the above submissions IMO.

Less water use. Less Land use. Than existing practices/processes. Both of those items will have been in any submission from Lilac/Lake.