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California politicians promised white gold in ‘Lithium Valley’. But are those dream fading?
This California desert region was touted as the ‘Saudi Arabia of lithium.’ Years later, projects are behind schedule and workers are waiting
September 1, 2026 · via CalMatters
This California desert region was touted as the ‘Saudi Arabia of lithium.’ Years later, projects are behind schedule and workers are waiting for jobs.
Original reporting: CalMatters.
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