Trump's Recent Executive Order Could Boost Lithium Supply in the U.S.

one of the last EOs Trump signed before exiting

https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-mining-resolution-trump/update-1-trump-moves-to-loosen-mining-regulations-approve-projects-as-he-exits-idUSL1N2JJ1DW

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/trumps-recent-executive-order-could-boost-lithium-supply-in-the-us-668588733.html

why?

more batteries and electronics?

or is Trump making available moar THERAPEUTICS?

Lithium's effectiveness in suicide prevention has also been demonstrated. While antidepressants may treat depression, they often exacerbate symptoms of agitation, restlessness, irritability, and anger that can lead to impulsivity and aggression. Lithium, by contrast, has specific effects against suicide that are independent of mood stabilization. Substantial literature also exists to support the use of lithium in a broad spectrum of other neurological conditions including substance abuse, violent and aggressive behavior, ADHD, and cognitive decline.

The largest deposits of lithium are salars, or vast saline basins in the deserts of South America. Lithium is also highly concentrated in clay beds and hard rock underground mines dotting Australia, China, and some parts of North America.

https://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/articles-1/2017/1/23/lithium-the-untold-story-of-the-magic-mineral-that-charges-cell-phones-and-preserves-memory