Episode 231: Dr. Tom Benson

Episode 231: Dr. Tom Benson

March 11, 2026 · 1h 4m

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Dr. Tom Benson discusses innovative exploration strategies and the future of lithium resources in Africa.

Tom Benson (aka the "Doctor of Volcanoes") is the Vice President of Exploration at Lithium Argentina. Topics: Being creative in exploration The major upgrade to the Cauchari - Olaroz resource Bigger than the Atacama? Tom's history at Thacker Pass Lithium Africa - Tom's latest focus The Africa lithium "recipe" Use of new technology & AI in exploration "Permitting Purgatory" Making Africa a lithium success Comments on the Smackover & Salton Sea It's "nice to be nice" Rapid fire

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