With lithium being such a volatile and reactive element, how does such a large deposit of the element not just explode with coming in contact with the air? Is there a bigger danger when mining lithium compared to other materials? What happens if it rains or a large amount of water comes into contact with the mine?
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Lithium (and most metals) isn’t mined in its metallic state. Lithium-bearing ores, like spodumene, contain an amount of lithium that’s later extracted.
So no, there’s no particular risk.
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