As of 2023, China had the world's largest number of operating lithium projects and mines, with Australia in second. Conversely, the European Union (including the United Kingdom) had zero operating lithium mines at that time. Research into developing lithium projects and mines has increased in recent years, with North America having the highest number of prefeasibility projects in the world.
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