Clayton Valley, NV
In Clayton Valley, Nevada, lithium has been produced since 1966. Currently it is produced by pumping lithium-rich brine to the surface to evaporate, or processed through direct lithium extraction. About 5,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate are produced annually at Nevada's only lithium-producing site. In the future, newly discovered deposits will produce more lithium than any other state. The image was acquired April 23, 2023, covers an area of 21.5 by 28.8 km, and is located at 37.75 degrees north, 117.6 degrees west. https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA26505
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PIA26505
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February 11, 2025
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