Maine Calling: Science and significance of lithium

MAINE PUBLIC • August 7, 2023

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. Learn about lithium's unique characteristics and the role that its presence plays in Maine's geological makeup. Panelists: Kate Cough, reporter, Maine Monitor; Myles Felch, staff geologist, Maine Mineral & Gem Museum; John Slack, retired geologist, USGS.