Bill Gates is also worth an estimated $115.9 billion but that figure could be set to go up with the new influx of lithium.Researchers suggest that 20 million metric tons of lithium could be lurking beneath, and if fully developed, it could massively reduce the USA’s reliance on lithium imports.
And it looks like some people could stand to profit from the discovery, with one possible person being the co-founder of Microsoft.
How will Bill Gates benefit from the $1.5 trillion lithium deposit?
A boom in electric vehicles
Lithium is a vital element of the batteries used for electrical vehicle which are increasing in demand as people make the switch from gas to electric.
As the EV industry continues to boom, so does the growing demand for lithium.
This could prove to be financially beneficial to Gates as he is known to have invested in companies that are focused on extracting and refining lithium.
Sustainability
The billionaire also invests in energy ventures that are focused on clean energy, which is something that would benefit from more electric vehicles on the road.
Who else will benefit?
Gates isn’t the only person who stands to gain from this incredible discovery
As the head of EV manufacturer TESLA Musk could benefit from the lithium find because of the use of the material in Tesla batteries.
