Emission's push supports lithium mine 

Construction of Western Australia's second major lithium concentrate mine has begun in the southwest.

Local miner Galaxy Resources predicts it will make the state a key player in the global push for low-emission hybrid-electric cars.

Galaxy, which is developing the $70 million mine with Chinese investor Creat Group, said yesterday demand for lithium would explode because of alarm about climate change.

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