Arkansas taps into its lithium riches

U.S. lithium production is ready to tap a massive aquifer that crosses six southern state lines.

Global lithium consumption reached 180,000 metric tons in 2023, according to the United States Geological Survey, but the U.S. produces less than 1% of the world's supply. While most of the world's lithium still comes from countries like Australia, Chile, and China, the future of lithium production in...