$20 Million Lithium Plant Launches in Texas, Promising Jobs and Energy Independence

EnergyX has launched its Project Lonestar lithium demonstration plant at TexAmericas Center, investing $20 million into the new facility. The plant will focus on extracting lithium, a key material used in electric vehicles and energy storage, as part of efforts to reduce reliance on foreign supply. Company officials, including Kellee Khalil, say the project is important for both economic growth and national security. The facility is expected to create thousands of jobs and generate significant regional economic impact over the next decade.