Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a significant lithium deposit in Pennsylvania's wastewater from Marcellus Shale gas wells. This discovery could potentially meet up to 40% of the current U.S. demand for lithium, a critical metal used in batteries for electric cars and smartwatches. The finding, which has been described as a 'goldmine of lithium,' could transform Pennsylvania into a major player in the lithium mining industry. The extraction of lithium from fracking wastewater could generate a new billion-dollar industry, according to a government study. This discovery comes at a crucial time as the lithium market faces challenges, including price volatility and the need for sustainable mining technologies such as direct lithium extraction (DLE). If commercialized, DLE could significantly increase lithium production to 526kt LCE by 2030. Scientists calculate that even a conservative amount of lithium extracted could meet more than 30 percent of the current U.S. demand.
Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a large amount of lithium located in Pennsylvania, saying it could eventually supply more than a third of America’s needs for the mineral. https://t.co/qSfGFUrNYH
"a goldmine of lithium" https://t.co/Zre2gv4z7q
MASSIVE LITHIUM FIND IN PENNSYLVANIA COULD MEET 40% OF U.S. DEMAND
MASSIVE LITHIUM FIND IN PENNSYLVANIA COULD MEET 40% OF US DEMAND (ESSANEWS) Scientists have discovered a massive lithium source in Pennsylvania that could satisfy up to 40 percent of the U.S. demand for this valuable element. Lithium, often dubbed "white gold," is precious in… https://t.co/pjm13R05fz
The market appears to have sniffed out that this lithium company has a $LAC of capital & might need to re-charge soon https://t.co/YiJPbxI8us
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found a goldmine of lithium in Pennsylvania. https://t.co/cvKom8sXHS
Pa.'s fracking wastewater could be a reliable source of lithium, study says. Via @VarineTrib https://t.co/zIr8p2RU1Y
Newly published research by a #Pitt doctorate student estimates that up to 40% of the lithium — used for batteries used in smartwatches and electric cars — could be extracted from wastewater created by unconventional drilling operations in Pa. https://t.co/sccxivN3D9
Lithium is a critical metal of the energy transition, yet its mining technology hasn't changed in decades. To meet demand sustainably, many are using new tech - direct lithium extraction. If commercialized DLE production could increase to 526kt LCE by 2030 https://t.co/AIbPMBLcxo
NEW DISCOVERY! University of Pittsburgh researchers discovered a goldmine of lithium in Pennsylvania's wastewater from Marcellus Shale gas wells and that up to 40% of the lithium used in the U.S. could come from Pennsylvania. The research scientist will explain at 10pm on @KDKA+. https://t.co/Ex5wYvnX5x
Brutal The lithium market has a tough road ahead. Not only coping with booms and busts in prices (we've seen a few already) but 10x growth! Won't be easy. 📊 @SPGCIMetals https://t.co/uDIu4Sqvw3
Pennsylvania is sitting on major untapped lithium 'white gold mine' that could generate new billion-dollar industry, government study finds https://t.co/IHc8awY8JJ https://t.co/XsxMKRrIBI
A Giant Untapped Source of Lithium Has Been Found Under Pennsylvania https://t.co/d3fOlBJAEU
Here’s how Pennsylvania could become a huge player in lithium mining: reports https://t.co/0vQwlFo5Rl
Looks like we hit a jackpot with lithium mine in Pennsylvania “If scientists can extract even a conservative amount of lithium from fracking wastewater in the state, they calculate it could meet more than 30 percent of the current US demand.” https://t.co/ZVTY0Zicgs