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title: "Massive US lithium discovery could cut reliance on China"
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description: "The US has identified enough lithium in Appalachia to cover centuries of imports, but major challenges remain in turning reserves into supply."
datetime: "2026-05-01T09:05:18.000Z"
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# Massive US lithium discovery could cut reliance on China

The US has identified enough lithium in Appalachia to cover centuries of imports, but major challenges remain in turning reserves into supply.

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