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Briefing: Newsom Promised California a Lithium Bonanza. It Still Hasn’t Arrived.

Strategic angle: Despite promises of a lithium boom, California's anticipated benefits remain elusive.

Editorial Staff · 2026-04-01 · 1 MIN READ

Governor Newsom's commitment to lithium production.

Challenges in realizing the promised economic benefits.

Impact on California's energy sector.