What happens when big oil turns its sights to critical minerals? This episode of Fast Forward dives into ExxonMobil's unexpected pivot into lithium extraction and its role in the energy transition. Andrea Hotter sits down with Dan Holton, Senior VP of Low Carbon Solutions at ExxonMobil, to discuss how the company's deep expertise in oil drilling is being repurposed to unlock lithium from brines.  Explore the ground breaking technology, the "why now" behind this shift, and how ExxonMobil plans to reshape the battery materials supply chain. With insights into regulatory hurdles, the global lithium market, and the growing interplay between energy security and the energy transition, this episode offers a unique glimpse into the future of energy. Listen now and discover how lithium might just become the "new oil."  Fastmarkets is your source of critical minerals and battery raw materials market analysis, forecasting and price data, keeping you ahead of the competition. To discover more about our products visit https://www.fastmarkets.com/podcast/