#90 | Supply of lithium in the U.S.
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📺 Worth Watching
CNBC did a quick story on U.S. supply chain issues in lithium and what the near term future looks like. It’s worth watching - only 16 minutes. Some of the resources and companies mentioned in the video are listed below.
National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries
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