ExxonMobil exec: Arkansas poised to be ‘center’ of lithium industry in North America

"“Howarth said in the last 12 months, ExxonMobil has built a leading acreage position in south Arkansas, started the state’s largest lithium drilling campaign, conducted engineering design work on multiple projects, and showcased its Arkansas projects to global customers. He said the state “could be the center of the industry here in North America.”

ExxonMobil aims to produce enough lithium to supply the manufacturing needs of one million electric vehicles per year by 2030, he said.”

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