Elon Musk is "interested" in Argentine lithium and will open Starlink service in the country - President Milei

President Argentine President Javier Milei said that billionaire Elon Musk, the United States government and American companies are interested in Argentine lithium. It is also reported that the high-speed satellite Internet service Starlink will start its work in 2024. This was reported by UNN with reference to Todo Noticias.

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President of Argentina Javier Milei reported on the great interest of tycoon Elon Musk in lithium, which is a necessary raw material for electric vehicle batteries, including Tesla, which is which is part of Musk's empire. In an interview with local media, President Milei emphasized the need to create a legal framework that would respect the ownership of this resource. In the context of the fact that lithium is a strategic resource for the the country, the statements of the new head of state caused a significant response in the society, particularly in social media. Opponents of Mr. Milei criticized the "sincerity" of the of the Argentine president, claiming that he was openly ready to give the country's resources to private and foreign interests.

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Meanwhile, there is more and more information about another component of Musk's tech empire: A satellite internet service developed by SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, is set to launch in Argentina in the second quarter of 2024.

It is noted that this is still subject to regulatory approval. Reservations will be served on a first-come, first-served basis based on geographic coverage, as indicated in the information provided on the official Starlink website.

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