
About this episode
Guests: Standard Lithium’s CEO, Robert Mintak and COO, Dr. Andy Robinson.
Topics include:
Managing a project and building a team remotely during Covid
Getting the process right: scale and quality data matters
The benefits of a building a new plant within a larger, established chemical operation
Seeking attention and support from the Biden administration
Timing of commercialization
Potential of lithium from the Smackover formation beyond El Dorado
The coming lithium supply mismatch with demand
The actions needed from OEMs and policymakers
After "rapid fire" I close the episode with comments/advice for the Biden administration on battery raw material supply chain policy
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