Salinas Grandes (Jujuy and Salta)
The Salinas Grandes are located in the north in the provinces of Jujuy and Salta (in Argentina), at an average altitude of 3,450 meters (11,320 feet) above sea level. It covers an area of 212 km2 (82 sq mi) and is well-known for its vast white desert.[1] The desert is about 320 km (200 mi) wide.
Overview
The region is of industrial importance for its sodium and potassium. It is also being explored for the lithium brine beneath its salt, 300,100 hectares (742,000 acres) of it were awarded to LSC Lithium for development.[2] The exploitation of lithium reserves drew criticism from Indigenous community leaders for the steep decline in ground water levels, threatening local farming. Also, they regarded their right to have use and control over the land as violated.[3]
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References
- ^ Lonely Planet Argentina. 2018. 640 pag. ISBN 1786570661, ISBN 9781786570666
- ^ "LSC Lithium Announces Results of Special Meeting of Securityholders". www.lsclithium.com. Retrieved 2019-06-11.
- ^ "Communities challenge lithium production in Argentina". Dialogo Chino. 2019-03-12. Retrieved 2019-06-11.