Morena's presidential candidate, Claudia Sheinbaum has announced This Saturday The Mexican Petroleum Company (IMP) will be in charge of developing new technology for lithium extractionwith the intention of Use this mineral to promote the electromobility industry In Mexico.
During a press conference in Hermosillo, capital of the state of Sonora, Scheinbaum explained that there are lithium reserves in Sonora and other parts of the country are found in unusual form, clay Its extraction and use require the development of specific technologies.
candidateLeading in the polls ahead of the June 2 presidential election, Highlighted the importance of having the support of the IMPA company of expert geologists and geophysicists to promote technology development and lithium production in Mexico.
Sheinbaum is committed to the growth of the electromobility industry
Sheinbaum, if elected president, His government will focus on promoting the development of the electromobility sectorFrom the extraction of strategic resources like lithium and copper to the production of electric vehicles.
For its part, research studies have been identified in Sonora, particularly in the municipality Bacadéhuachi is one of the largest lithium deposits in the world, reserves are estimated at 243.8 million tonnes. However, extraction work has not yet begun due to the lack of technology to separate lithium from clay.
When he visited Hermosillo as part of a tour of northwestern Mexico, Scheinbaum also addressed the issue of search mothersGroups of people looking for their loved ones who have disappeared due to organized crime ensure that their government is on the side of victims and justice.
Significant Mexico is gearing up for the biggest election in its history Next June 2, More than 97 million people were invited to renew 20,375 federal postsIncluding the presidency, as well as seats in the House of Representatives and Senate and nine state governments.
With information from EFE
