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

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…

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