Gov. Lombardo discusses lithium mining potential at Latin Chamber event

Hundreds gathered at a lunch for one of the valley’s most active chambers of commerce where Gov. Joe Lombardo spoke on a wide range of topics.

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Nevada Governor Discusses Lithium Mining Potential at Latin Chamber Event

Lombardo told the Latin Chamber of Commerce he has more to do in a second term, including developing lithium mining. He noted that Nevada is home to the world’s largest lithium deposits, and that it was a missed opportunity not to quickly mine and refine the material.

“That’s a long term economic salvation,” Lombardo said. “I’ll use the word salvation. Salvation for the State of Nevada.”…

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