Abstract: As the strategic resource for the future,lithium is abundant and potential in the global,and there are more than 60% of the lithium resources without prospecting and exploitation.The lithium resource mainly distributed in the lithium "triangle" region of South America,China and Australia.According to the occurrence state of lithium,the lithium deposits were divided into three types:salt lake brine type,pegmatite type and sedimentary type.On the basis of the metallogenic regularity of three types lithium deposit,the paper analyzed nine potential zones on the global scale (except China),combining with the exploitation situation of major countries abounding in lithium resources.The overall statuses of different potential zone were analyzed from the grades and grosses of resources,mineralization geological background,exploration and development conditions and any other aspects.Meanwhile,in consideration of potential resources,export volumes,investment climate and other factors,the paper putted forward the global strategies for lithium resources development and exploration:intensively aiming for Latin America,paying attention to the asia-europe region,getting involved in developed countries and giving focus on Africa.