USGS Reports Appalachian Lithium Reserves Could Power 130 Million EVs
New USGS research estimates the Appalachian region contains 2.3 million metric tons of recoverable lithium, sufficient to replace 328 years of US imports and power 130 million electric vehicles. This finding highlights the potential for domestic lithium resources in response to rising global demand.
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The US Geological Survey (USGS) has reported that the Appalachian region, covering areas including Maine, New Hampshire, and the Carolinas, has approximately 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium. This is projected to meet US lithium needs for 328 years based on last year's import levels and could facilitate the production of 130 million electric vehicles or 1.6 million grid-scale batteries.
Currently, the US is reliant on imports for over half of its lithium consumption, with Albemarle Corp. being the sole domestic producer. The global lithium market remains concentrated, particularly under China's control, while the USGS anticipates a doubling of global lithium production capacity by 2029.
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