The Chilean government has unveiled an ambitious plan to double its lithium output over the next decade. The motivation behind this push lies in the nation’s recognition of the potential risks posed by lithium shortages, which could lead to significant economic repercussions for the second-largest producer of this metal critical for clean energy transition. “Production needs to increase so that it remains profitable and attractive to manufacture lithium batteries for electro-mobility,” Chilean Finance Minister Mario Marcel said in an interview for Bloomberg. The Chilean government’s strategy i…