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The lithium boom: What's holding back a lithium rush in the U.S.?

Aug 26, 2024
Explore the booming demand for lithium, a key player in the clean energy transition, while unpacking its environmental and social challenges. Discover personal stories from former miners in Kings Mountain and the optimism surrounding new opportunities for revitalization. Delve into the connection between lithium mining and electric vehicle production, including innovative extraction methods that promise sustainability. Lastly, consider the complex intersection of indigenous rights and economic interests at pivotal mining sites like Thacker Pass.
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