On Tuesday, major outlets like The Verge reported a significant discovery in southern Arkansas that could reshape the global battery market. Researchers discovered enough lithium in the region to meet and potentially surpass global demand for batteries.

Researchers said in a recent article that Arkansas may have 19 million tons of lithium, which is used in rechargeable batteries for important products like phones and electric cars. The

Shares of lithium producers surge as new research reveals massive lithium reserves in Arkansas, potentially meeting global demand for EV batteries.