Please refer the following background materials

• 1. An article recently published in the South China Morning Post by the lecturer, entitled "China and lithium: why it's time to retire the narrative of resource nationalism", The article is available through the link: https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3162941/china-and-lithium-why-its-timeretire-narrative-resource?module=opinion&pgtype=homepage
• 2, A recent documentary by Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) under its For Corners program, entitled Digging In: Why powering a green future means more mines. The documentary can be watched for free at ABC's website through the link below, or via iView: https://www.abc.net.au/4corners/digging-in:-why-powering-a-green-future-meansmore/13873540

Discussion Questions

1. What are the main motivations of foreign companies to invest in Australian lithium resources?

2. Choose one lithium mine project in Australia owned by a foreign company, discuss the main challenges and opportunities for the foreign company in this investment.

3. What are your recommendations to this foreign company to move the project forward?