Operator: Greetings, and welcome to the SM Energy s First Quarter 2024 Financial and Operating Results Q&A. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only.
Operator: Good morning, and welcome to Permian Resources conference call to discuss its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 earnings. Today s call is being recorded.
The slowing demand for electric vehicles has forced lithium mines to pause construction and lay off workers en masse. Car makers are offering discounts for EVs to increase sales.