USGS: Smackover Formation Lithium Could More Than Meet Global 2030 Demand
The US Geological Survey (USGS) released findings on Monday (October 21) indicating that Southwestern Arkansas may contain substantial lithium reserves, estimated between 5 million and 19 million metric tons.
New Study Confirms Huge U.S. Lithium Reserve - 9 Times Global Demand
A study released this week by the USGS finds the Smackover formation in Southern Arkansas may contain 9 times the estimated global demand for lithium through 2030.
Lithium source in Arkansas could meet world demand 'nine times over', study says
A study completed by the USGS found that there are lithium reserves located under southwestern Arkansas that's estimated to between 5 and 19 million tons.
Massive new lithium find in Arkansas may be enough to meet global demand
New research suggests that Arkansas may be home to upwards of 19 million tons of lithium reserves, which would give the United States an opportunity to lead in the electric vehicle industry. The United States Geological Survey unveiled the findings on Monday,
Study reveals vast amounts of lithium in Arkansas
Researchers say the Smackover Formation could hold enough lithium to supply global demand for years to come — if it can be commercially recovered.
Answer to Our Lithium Demand May Lie in Arkansas
The International Energy Agency has predicted that demand for lithium could grow by 40 times by 2040, and one US state in particular may be the solution to that demand. Researchers say that Arkansas could have between 5 million and 19 million tons of the chemical element,
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New US Geological Service study shows millions of tons of lithium deposits in the Arkansas Smackover Formation
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Eureka! Arkansas is sitting on millions of tons of lithium, geologists say
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Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power
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