Chantell Dunbar-Jones expressed optimism about the lithium boom in Lewisville, believing it will bring jobs and economic development, outweighing any negative consequences.
The Smackover Formation, a limestone aquifer, holds significant lithium deposits beneath its surface, which is being targeted by major companies like Exxon Mobil for extraction.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders predicts that Arkansas could become the leading lithium producer in the United States, highlighting the economic potential of this resource.
With companies like Standard Lithium investing $1.3 billion in a processing facility, the region is seeing renewed interest and significant investments in lithium production.
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