Equinor ASA (EQNR) has announced a major investment in lithium, the critical mineral powering the electric vehicle (“EV”) revolution. The company has acquired a 45% share in two lithium project companies based in Southwest Arkansas and East Texas, previously managed by Standard Lithium Ltd.Per the deal, Equinor will pay Standard Lithium $30 million to cover past expenses related to the projects proportional to the acquired interest. Moreover, Equinor has committed to carrying $33 million in capital expendit ...