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Appalachian Region Could Hold Key to U.S. Battery Supply Chain Independence

The United States Geological Survey has made a potentially game-changing discovery in the Appalachian region.

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The United States Geological Survey has made a potentially game-changing discovery in the Appalachian region. New research suggests that the ancient mountain range may be home to over 300 years' worth of lithium resources, presenting a potentially critical opportunity for the United States to wean itself off of international lithium deposits and build up domestic lithium markets. Sometimes referred to as 'white gold', lithium has become increasingly ubiquitous and indispensable in global technological and clean energy supply chains. Lithium-ion…

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