Biden admin approves final environmental report for Ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada, paving way for future electric vehicle battery supply.
The Biden administration has released a final environmental report for Ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada, a crucial step toward approval. This project could become a major U.S. lithium source for electric vehicle batteries, producing enough lithium for approximately 370,000 vehicles annually. The mine faces opposition due to concerns over the endangered Tiehm's buckwheat flower, but the Bureau of Land Management has proposed protections for the species.
September 19, 2024
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