Anson Resources Ltd (ASX:ASN) has received final approval from the State of Utah for lithium extraction at its Green River project, with the 14-month process of application indicating that the use of brine for this process will have no negative effects on the surrounding environment. Significantly, the approval – which Anson had applied for in July 2023 – is the first one in the state which refers to a large-scale lithium project, and was granted through the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Rights. It means the company will be able to use brine to extract lithium at Green Riv…