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A ‘geologic freak’ called the Smackover may end America’s lithium dependence on China, and Big Oil is already there

A ‘geologic freak’ called the Smackover may end America’s lithium dependence on China, and Big Oil is already there
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Standard Lithium, EnergyX, Exxon and Chevron are betting direct lithium extraction can turn the Smackover into a domestic supply hub and cut the U.S. reliance on China.

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