Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power

[mystery-ak]

Published October 22, 2024 1:57pm EDT
Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power
The estimated lithium reserves would be more than 9 times what's needed to meet projected global lithium demand in 2030 for EV batteries

By Eric Revell FOXBusiness

A new study led by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) found a large amount of lithium reserves in southwestern Arkansas that could help meet rising demand for lithium in electric vehicle car batteries.

USGS worked with the Arkansas Department of Energy and the Environment's Office of the State Geologist to examine a geological unit known as the Smackover Formation to determine the amount of lithium in brines that are co-produced during oil and gas exploration.

The study estimated that there are between 5 million and 19 million tons of lithium reserves present in the formation. While that estimate was of the amount of lithium in place and didn't assess how much of that is technically recoverable, if the reserves can be recovered commercially, the low-end estimate of 5 million tons would be enough to meet the world's projected 2030 demand for lithium batteries in electric vehicles nine times over.

Lithium is a critical mineral that has seen global demand surge in recent years – a trend that's expected to continue as the transition from fossil fuels to electric and hybrid vehicles accelerates in the years ahead given its use in rechargeable EV batteries. The mineral is also used in the production of glass and aluminum products, and can be found in portable electronic devices, electric tools and has energy grid storage applications.



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[bigheadfred]

Time to dial up some more hurricanes.

[libertybele]

Time to dial up some more hurricanes.

Oh good grief!!!!   Please for the love of God, be careful what you wish for.

[Free Vulcan]

Time to dial up some more hurricanes.

HAARP's on it buddy.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

I wonder how big that explosion will be when it occurs.
Here's what a small lithium bike battery will do.
https://nypost.com/video/man-engulfed-in-flames-after-lithium-battery-blows-up-in-elevator/

[Smokin Joe]

I wonder how big that explosion will be when it occurs.
Here's what a small lithium bike battery will do.
https://nypost.com/video/man-engulfed-in-flames-after-lithium-battery-blows-up-in-elevator/

Not a good thing in an enclosed space. Poor b@st@rd.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Not a good thing in an enclosed space. Poor b@st@rd.

Couldn't the same thing happen if he were riding his bike?

Would make a terrorist with an Israeli pager explosion seem no more than a firecracker burn.

[Smokin Joe]

Couldn't the same thing happen if he were riding his bike?

Would make a terrorist with an Israeli pager explosion seem no more than a firecracker burn.

It could, but you can get off the bike, even at speed, rather than be immolated in a box.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

It could, but you can get off the bike, even at speed, rather than be immolated in a box.

If he had the time.

Apparently, even firemen can watch their own new firestation burn down due to electric vehicle fires

Whoops: EV Fire Truck Burns Down Fire Station In Germany
October 23, 2024 – 7:00 am
Irony can be pretty ironic

Electric fire truck burns down brand new German fire station

Unfortunately, homes and businesses burn down every day. However, you don’t often hear about fire stations loaded with vital firefighting gear and professionals burning to the ground. That is, however, precisely what happened after an emergency vehicle with lithium-ion batteries like those in an electric fire truck caught fire and spread quickly.

The Feuerwehr station in Stadtallendorf is new. Really new. In fact, the new fire station opened its bay doors less than one year ago. The station could accommodate 10 fire engines and many firefighters. However, a tragic fire destroyed the station, despite its firefighting purposes.

According to euronews, the fire originated with “an emergency vehicle belonging to the fire department, which contained lithium-ion batteries and an external power connection.” Unfortunately, the electric emergency vehicle’s blaze destroyed at least 10 fire truck models and caused around 25 million Euros (27.05 million USD) in damage.

Well, that sure blew out a lot of money simply because politicians who mostly do not drive EVs are forcing EVs on everyone else, and not caring if this all makes sense when it comes to protecting people’s homes and lives.

Here’s the kicker, though. The brand-new, cutting-edge Feuerwehr station didn’t have a functioning fire alarm. I know, I know. A fire station with no fire alarm? The International Association of Fire and Rescue Services (CTIF) reports that first responders were outraged to find out that the expensive new facility lacked an alarm system.
https://www.thepiratescove.us/2024/10/23/whoops-ev-fire-truck-burns-down-fire-station-in-germany/

[DefiantMassRINO]

Dems won't allow more mining in US.

[bigheadfred]

Dems won't allow more mining in US.

They'll tear the US apart to save it.

[Kamaji]

If he had the time.

Apparently, even firemen can watch their own new firestation burn down due to electric vehicle fires

Whoops: EV Fire Truck Burns Down Fire Station In Germany
October 23, 2024 – 7:00 am
Irony can be pretty ironic

Electric fire truck burns down brand new German fire station

Unfortunately, homes and businesses burn down every day. However, you don’t often hear about fire stations loaded with vital firefighting gear and professionals burning to the ground. That is, however, precisely what happened after an emergency vehicle with lithium-ion batteries like those in an electric fire truck caught fire and spread quickly.

The Feuerwehr station in Stadtallendorf is new. Really new. In fact, the new fire station opened its bay doors less than one year ago. The station could accommodate 10 fire engines and many firefighters. However, a tragic fire destroyed the station, despite its firefighting purposes.

According to euronews, the fire originated with “an emergency vehicle belonging to the fire department, which contained lithium-ion batteries and an external power connection.” Unfortunately, the electric emergency vehicle’s blaze destroyed at least 10 fire truck models and caused around 25 million Euros (27.05 million USD) in damage.

Well, that sure blew out a lot of money simply because politicians who mostly do not drive EVs are forcing EVs on everyone else, and not caring if this all makes sense when it comes to protecting people’s homes and lives.

Here’s the kicker, though. The brand-new, cutting-edge Feuerwehr station didn’t have a functioning fire alarm. I know, I know. A fire station with no fire alarm? The International Association of Fire and Rescue Services (CTIF) reports that first responders were outraged to find out that the expensive new facility lacked an alarm system.
https://www.thepiratescove.us/2024/10/23/whoops-ev-fire-truck-burns-down-fire-station-in-germany/