A recent USGS report indicates that the U.S. has discovered a staggering 328 years' worth of lithium in its own backyard, specifically in Maine and New Hampshire. This find could significantly alter the global lithium supply landscape, currently dominated by China.
The Appalachian lithium cache is estimated to contain hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide, sufficient to power approximately 130 million electric vehicles. This development highlights the potential for the U.S. to become a key player in the electric vehicle market and reduce reliance on foreign lithium sources.