Sibanye-Stillwater said it has made the decision to not proceed with the Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada under a joint venture agreement with ioneer. The miner received updated project and technical information from ioneer in October 2024. After a comprehensive review on the results, the board of directors “resolved not to proceed with Rhyolite Ridge as, among other things,…
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Interior Department signs off on Rhyolite Ridge project
The U.S. Interior Department gave final approval to ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada, the first domestic lithium mine permitted by the Biden administration, reported Reuters. The news agency said the approval concluded a review process lasting over six years. It comes amid recent efforts by the Biden administration to support domestic critical minerals production. “This is a science-based…
Read MoreElko Mining Expo 2024 tops 2,000 visitors
The Elko Convention and Visitors Authority (ECVA) reported that its 38th annual Elko Mining Expo in Nevada, held in June, was a success, with more than 2,000 visiting the show’s 384 companies. In addition to a great show turnout, the expo included a concert and golf tournament, as well as a panel session discussing future projects from Orla Mining, i80…
Read MoreIoneer Nevada project moves toward reality
Emerging lithium-boron producer Ioneer said it is one step closer toward construction at its Rhyolite Ridge project in Nevada, following the Bureau of Land Management’s issuance of the project’s draft Environmental Impact Statement. The draft EIS is the first to be issued from the Biden administration as part of its efforts to accelerate domestic lithium production. “This news sets a…
Read Moreioneer inks lithium deal with Ford
Emerging lithium-boron supplier ioneer has signed a binding offtake supply agreement with Ford Motor Company. Under the agreement, ioneer will supply Ford with lithium carbonate from its Rhyolite Ridge project in Nevada.
Read MoreABB engaged for major Rhyolite Ridge contract
ABB has been selected by lithium and boron supplier ioneer to tackle a significant automation engineering and equipment contract at the latter company’s Rhyolite Ridge project in Nevada, the only known lithium-boron deposit in North America and one of only two such deposits in the world.
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