Scientists Discover $540 Billion ‘White Gold’ Deposit Beneath California’s Salton Sea
Scientists Discover $540 Billion ‘White Gold’ Deposit Beneath California’s Salton Sea
This discovery, dubbed “white gold,” could provide the United States with a unique opportunity to become self-sufficient in lithium, significantly reducing its dependence on foreign imports.
This discovery, dubbed “white gold,” could provide the United States with a unique opportunity to become self-sufficient in lithium, significantly reducing its dependence on foreign imports.
However, while the potential benefits of this discovery are enormous, extracting this resource comes with its own set of challenges that could affect local communities, the environment, and even the broader geopolitical landscape.
