The U.S. Bureau of Land Management in Nevada has approved an expansion to the existing Silver Peak lithium mine near Silver Peak, Esmeralda County. The mine, in operation since 1965, is now authorized to operate on 8,058 total acres, including 1,601 public acres. It is currently the only producing lithium mine in the United States. The expansion allows for use…
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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 MoreGM 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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