# A ‘geologic freak’ called the Smackover may end America’s lithium dependence on China, and Big Oil is already there

- Source: Fortune | FORTUNE
- Published: 2026-11-07T08:06:00+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://fortune.com/2026/11/07/geologic-freak-smackover-americas-lithium-dependence-china-big-oil/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/a-geologic-freak-called-the-smackover-may-end-america-s-lithium-depend-b9bb79/

Standard Lithium, EnergyX, Exxon and Chevron are betting direct lithium extraction can turn the Smackover into a domestic supply hub and cut the U.S. reliance on China.

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