New research by the Geological Survey of Western Australia has uncovered how high-grade lithium deposits form.

Australia only had two states among the best ten destinations — Western Australia and Southern Australia. Source: Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2021.

Rounding out the 10 most attractive destination for mining investors are Alaska, Portugal (fifth in 2019, versus 46th in 2018), South Australia, Ireland, Idaho, Arizona and Sweden.