In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Liang, CEO of TerraVolta Resources, live from the Urban Office Studios in Houston, Texas.Hosts Josh Lowrey and Dan Pickering dive into Jamie’s remarkable journey from financial services to leading innovation in lithium extraction.

They discuss the current state of the lithium market, emerging direct lithium extraction technologies, and the future of domestic production in the U.S.Jamie also shares valuable insights on the financial and regulatory hurdles in lithium mining, the role of federal grants, and the industry’s potential to drive significant job creation.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:16 Meet the Hosts: Josh and Dan

00:50 Event Highlights: EWTC Annual Meeting

02:47 Special Guest: Jamie Liang, CEO of Terra Volta Resources

03:37 Jamie's Background and Career Journey

11:55 The Birth of Terra Volta and Lithium Exploration

16:41 Challenges and Innovations in Lithium Extraction

19:28 Market Dynamics and Future Prospects

26:01 Historical Context and Exploration Efforts30:31 Building the Terra Volta Team

32:53 Starting Leases and Institutional Capital

33:39 ExxonMobil's Entry into Lithium

34:47 Validating the Resource

36:17 Testing and Piloting Success

43:37 Building the Value Chain

46:15 Domestic Lithium Demand and Production

49:28 Financing and Government Support

53:37 Future Prospects and Industry Impact

01:00:13 Entrepreneurial Advice and Lightning Round

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