SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 27, 2025Interesting Engineering

Massive 18M tons of lithium worth $540B unearthed in US, could reduce China’s grip

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A massive 18 million tons of lithium worth $540 billion has been discovered beneath California's Salton Sea. This find could make the U.S. self-sufficient in lithium production, reducing dependence on imports from China and potentially powering batteries for 382 million electric vehicles.

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