Investing in Lithium


Lithium is the lightest solid element and an alkali metal. It is the 31st most abundant element, and is used in batteries for cell phones and cameras and in high performance aerospace alloys. Compounds of lithium are also used as mood stabilizing drugs. Chile is the leading producer of lithium.

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE: SQM) - http://www.sqm.com/ - This lithium giant is also a major producer of iodine.