Proposed lithium mines in the U.S. January 25, 2024 By Joshua Shimkus/Reporters from the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism Click on a point on the map above to learn more about any specific proposed lithium mine, including the project name, owner, the companys country of origin, whether the proposal is on state or federal land, how lithium is to be extracted, and how much fresh water is expected to be used during extraction, if known. The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism identified the proposed lithium mining projects that have reached the exploratory or permitting phase by reviewing regulatory filings submitted by companies as of December 1, 2023.