US EditionLithium deposit valued at $1.5 trillion discovered in the U.S.
- A lithium deposit valued at approximately $1.5 trillion has been discovered in the McDermitt Caldera on the Oregon-Nevada border in 2025.
- This deposit's discovery reflects growing demand for lithium in electric vehicle batteries but also raises concerns over habitat disruption and cultural site impacts.
- Proposals include drilling wells and building roads to assess and extract lithium, which could threaten sensitive desert ecosystems and Indigenous sacred lands.
- Tribal leaders emphasize the importance of including Indigenous perspectives in the conversation, while critics argue that the brief public comment period hinders a thorough environmental assessment.
- The project could boost domestic lithium supply and reduce foreign dependence, but balancing economic benefits with environmental and cultural preservation remains a critical challenge.
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Robert Reynolds says landowners want lithium project to go forward, but latest Standard Lithium royalty proposal still too low | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
The head of a group of landowners said they want to see lithium extraction go forward in southern Arkansas, but are pushing for a higher royalty rate than is being offered by the company seeking to start the project.
Volcanic White Gold: A Lithium Deposit Valued at $1.5 Trillion Has Been Discovered in the U.S.
Volcanic white gold: A lithium deposit valued at $1.5 trillion has been discovered in the U.S. By Jordan Joseph Earth.com staff writer McDermitt Caldera in Oregon is attracting attention for what could be one of the largest lithium deposits ever identified in the United States. Many view it as a potential boost for domestic battery production, while local communities voice concern over the impact on wildlife and cultural sites. The excitement …
US eyes $1.5 trillion lithium treasure as McDermitt Caldera confirmed to hold record deposit
A renewed geological assessment of the ancient McDermitt Caldera on the Oregon-Nevada border has confirmed the site holds what could be the largest known lithium deposit in the United States—potentially worth up to $1.5 trillion. Although the caldera’s lithium-rich clays have been known for years, recent evaluations suggest the scale of the deposit is far greater than previously understood. Experts say the find could help transform the US into a…
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