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…

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GM to help Lithium Americas unlock Thacker Pass

Lithium Americas and General Motors have entered into a new investment agreement, which establishes a joint venture to bring the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Humboldt County, Nev., on line. Under the terms of the deal, GM will deliver US$625 million of cash and letters of credit to Thacker Pass alongside a conditional commitment of a $2.3 billion Department of…

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