The United States imports 25% of its lithium, which is listed as critical mineral by both the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Geological Survey. Meanwhile, brines in the Smackover Formation, which stretches from Texas to Florida through Louisiana, could help meet domestic and global needs.Pinpointing the richest brines requires extensive and time-consuming sampling and analysis. L...
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