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Lithium Triangle presents growing supply concentration risk, WTW warns
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Fusion42 · 19 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Lithium Triangle in South America holds about 45% of the world's identified lithium resources, posing growing supply concentration risks amid environmental, political, and social tensions that could disrupt global lithium supply chains. Corporates, lenders, and insurers are urged to assess their exposure and resilience beyond physical damage, including stress-testing alternative suppliers and financial risks.
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Your lithium supply chain just got riskier with South America's dominance and growing political tensions. Map your exposure and stress-test fallback options now or face costly disruptions.
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