Outdated Property Records Affect Lithium Extraction Lease Offers
A company seeking to extract lithium from brine in south Arkansas sent a lease proposal to a state agency owning land and a state park in the Smackover Foundation area.
However, the property records used by the company appear to be outdated, according to reports.
Brett Barrouquere, a staff writer with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, has been covering this story. With over 30 years of experience as a reporter and editor, he has worked in various locations, primarily in the South.
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Author's summary: Outdated records hinder lithium extraction plans.