Nevada's Hidden Lithium Trove: World's Largest Reserves Amidst Rising Opposition?

The McDermitt caldera reveals a unique lithium enrichment process pivotal for sustainable energy.

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By 2040, lithium demand is projected to reach 1 million metric tons.

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The Thacker Pass mine in Nevada faces opposition from environmentalists and Native Americans.

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Tribal lands, considered sacred by the Western Shoshone and Paiute tribes, are at the center of the debate.

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Lithium America emphasizes the mine's potential to supply lithium for 1.5 million electric vehicles annually.

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The Bureau of Land Management initially permitted the mine's construction under the Trump administration.

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Concerns include groundwater contamination and habitat destruction for species like the sage grouse.

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The mine's reserves could cater to electric vehicles for 40 years.

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The outcome of legal battles could influence future mining operations across the western US.

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