In Nevada, we have lithium mining and it is important to both a booming technology industry--we have Tesla there as well as our geothermal companies that procure an abundant amount of geothermal resources in my state.
Catherine Cortez Masto: “In Nevada, we have lithium mining and it is important to both a booming technology industry--we have Tesla there as well…”
On the recordMarch 27, 2017
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Discussing the importance of lithium mining for technology and geothermal industries in Nevada.
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