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https://www.unilad.com/news/lithium-white-gold-lake-california-642347-20240503
Scientists discover $540 billion worth of 'white gold' sitting beneath
giant lake
The amount is enough to power more than 382 million batteries
Lucy Devine
Published 19:57 3 May 2024 GMT+1
Scientists have discovered $540 billion worth of 'white gold' sitting underneath a huge lake.
Located in southern California, Salton Sea is the largest in the state
and sits on a lithium reservoir.
While scientists knew that the chemical element was there, they didn't
know just how much lithium was beneath the lake - and the true amount is
pretty astounding.
Millions of tons of lithium has been found beneath the Salton Sea.
(Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Millions of tons of lithium has been found beneath the Salton Sea.
(Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Last year, it was revealed that there could actually be a staggering 18
million tons of lithium - also referred to as 'white gold' due to its
value and appearance - rather than the previously thought figure of four million tons.
For context, this would be enough to power more than 382 million
batteries for electric vehicles.
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