This was posted last bread have no follow up on veracity of:
https://x.com/JamesPleickhar2/status/1842540324238889143
However, some corroboration here:
https://oilprice.com/Metals/Commodities/US-Races-Towards-Lithium-Independence-with-Ambitious-Mining-Projects.html
OK, so they mandate electric. Now they are going after lithium as the follow up and excuse for its need. What a made up investment opportunity.
Never mind that lithium mining is a bit environmentally degrading. Well, much mining is but, you know, import cheap labor to exploit after declaring a disaster that will "allow" you to appropriate peoples lands.
I really hope the Trump card is a new energy source- or an old one blocked by vested interests.