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As of 2023, Iran is not a major producer of lithium. In fact, it is not currently listed among the top 15 global producers by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The top 5 are Australia, Chile, China, Argentina, and Brazil. With Iran announcing the discovery of what may be the world’s second-largest lithium deposit, will it become major player in global lithium production? Resolution will be provided by reporting by USGS. https://www.economist.com/the-world-ahead/2023/11/13/demand-for-green-metals-will-redraw-the-global-mining-map