Tesla and other automakers are reportedly in talks with Exxon Mobil to secure lithium from a new source in Arkansas.
There are a few metals that need to be mined more to support the increased demand for batteries, which is primarily driven by the rise of electric vehicles.
Lithium is one of the metals at the top of that list.
The price has been quite volatile, to say the least, and automakers and battery manufacturers are trying to secure larger supplies at more stable prices.
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