To get ‘white gold,’ we need more geothermal
A vision for a “Lithium Valley” around the Salton Sea does appear to be on its way to reality. The potential of the sea as a vast untapped and sustainable reserve of lithium for a world increasingly focused toward renewable — and rechargeable — sources of power got a shot in the arm last week. News that automotive giant, General Motors, has invested millions to be first in line to receive lithium hydroxide and carbonate from Controlled Thermal Resources’ Hell’s Kitchen project at the Salton Sea was a welcome development when it hit business wires and went out in multiple press releases on Friday morning, July 2.
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