Appalachian Mountains Hold Enough Lithium for Over 300 Years of U.S. Imports

The US Geological Survey estimates that the Appalachian region contains enough lithium to cover over 300 years of current imports or power 130 million electric vehicles, but experts caution that economic extraction is far from immediate due to lengthy permitting and development timelines.

By Ian Cooper Sat, May 16, 2026 at 11:55 PM GMT+3 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Appalachian Mountains Hold Enough Lithium for Over 300 Years of U.S. Imports

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