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AI Satellites Uncover Massive Lithium Deposit in Quebec

11/26/2025

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Fleet Space, an Australian startup, uses AI-powered satellites to map a lithium deposit in Quebec.
The deposit could yield up to 329 million metric tons of lithium oxide, reshaping North America's battery supply.
Fleet Space's technology identifies drilling targets in 48 hours, avoiding slow traditional methods.
The approach could democratize mineral exploration, letting smaller firms compete with larger ones amid rising lithium demand for EVs and batteries.

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Fleet Space, an Australian startup, uses AI-powered satellites to map a lithium deposit in Quebec.
The deposit could yield up to 329 million metric tons of lithium oxide, reshaping North America's battery supply.
Fleet Space's technology identifies drilling targets in 48 hours, avoiding slow traditional methods.
The approach could democratize mineral exploration, letting smaller firms compete with larger ones amid rising lithium demand for EVs and batteries.