"Massive Lithium Discovery in US Unveils Potential Global Dominance"

The McDermitt Caldera, located on the Nevada-Oregon border, is estimated to hold a massive 20 to 40 million metric tons of lithium, potentially making it the world's largest deposit. The lithium is locked up in clay, particularly in an area called Thacker Pass, and is considered easier to separate. However, the extraction of lithium can have significant environmental impacts, including CO2 emissions and groundwater contamination. The project has faced controversy from conservationists and Native American activists, but a federal court recently allowed mining to proceed.