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USGS Finds Major Lithium Potential in the Appalachians
Researchers estimate the Appalachian region contains about 2.5 million tons of lithium in pegmatite deposits, a resource base that could materially change the US conversation about critical mineral dependence.
Key Takeaways
- USGS researchers estimate the Appalachians contain about 2.5 million tons of lithium.
- The deposits occur in pegmatites across a broad region from Alabama to Maine.
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