The value of lithium for batteries and other uses has been in the news, particularly after a couple in Maine found a major lithium deposit on their property in 2021. We'll learn about lithium's unique characteristics and the role that its presence plays in Maine's geological makeup.
Panelists:
Kate Cough, reporter, enterprise editor, Maine Monitor
Myles Felch, curator, staff geologist, Maine Mineral & Gem Museum
John Slack, retired geologist based in Maine; scientist emeritus, USGS
Resources:
Lithium Comes From Exploding Stars | NASA
Maine Has the Lithium America Needs, But Won't Allow Mining | Time
A day exploring rocks, minerals and that jaw-dropping lithium mine (themainemonitor.org)
Maine couple appealing ban on mining $1.5 billion lithium deposit (themainemonitor.org)
Maine likely to amend its strict mining laws (themainemonitor.org)
