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The race to produce lithium

The Indicator from Planet Money

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Challenges in Domestic Lithium Production

This chapter explores the U.S. government's initiatives to increase domestic lithium production, focusing on legislative efforts and the hurdles faced in reviving the Kings Mountain lithium mine. It addresses investment needs, environmental concerns, and opposition from indigenous groups in the context of meeting international market demand.

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