Lithium has emerged as the “metal of the future”. It is the critical component in lithium-ion batteries, powering everything from smartphones to Electric Vehicles (EVs). The low-carbon future requires lithium. But which countries are poised to lead the way in lithium mining and what are the challenges and opportunities? Can supply keep up with rising demand? What does the future hold and who will lead the lithium revolution? Chile, which holds the world’s largest lithium reserves, is the first stop in our new “Future Metals” series. We flew to Santiago for an informative conversation with Daniel Weinstein, Partner at Urzua Abogados, covering Chile’s lithium potential, mining experience, unique advantages, and a little-known Cold War regulation that holds the key to the future.