## Who's Sitting on the World's Lithium Goldmine? A 2025 Reality Check
With lithium-ion battery demand set to explode in 2025—analysts expect EV and energy storage systems (ESS) demand to jump over 30% year-on-year—the geopolitical game around lithium reserves is heating up faster than ever. But here's what most people miss: having massive deposits doesn't automatically make you a lithium powerhouse. Let's break down where the world's lithium battery metal actually sits.
### The Global Lithium Picture: 300 Million Tons Up for Grabs
As of 2024, the planet holds approximately 30 million metric t