US Geological Survey finds major lithium reserves

02 May,2026 09:16 AM IST |  Mississippi  |  Agencies

The U.S. Geological Survey has identified around 2.3 million metric tons of economically recoverable lithium in the Appalachian region. The discovery is equivalent to roughly 328 years of US lithium imports, potentially strengthening domestic supply for batteries and clean energy

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The US Geological Survey (USGS) has identified an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of economically recoverable lithium in the Appalachian region. This volume is equivalent to 328 years of US lithium imports.

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