In its quarterly report, the company said that part of its Los Chancas project "continues to be occupied by illegal miners"In its quarterly report, the company said that part of its Los Chancas project "continues to be occupied by illegal miners".
The lithium industry in Africa's top producer has rapidly expanded, buoyed by about $1 billion of investments during the past two years by Chinese companies.
Minister Madeleine King said the government would prioritise support for critical minerals projects that underpin key technologies such as battery chemicals.