Rio Tinto is turning its focus to lithium, the fastest growing part of its business. The company has been working hard to bring new lithium projects online after prices fell sharply because of too many supplies from China. The drop in prices caused many workers to lose their jobs, but the market is
In his early days as President, Trump signed several executive orders focusing on energy and climate policies. The mix of orders shows a bunch of confusing moves. Trump wants the U. S. to lead in mining things like lithium and rare earth elements, which are key for making batteries, strong magnets,
In the heart of Nevada, a fight is brewing over a lithium mine. The Western Shoshone tribe and conservationists are taking the U. S. government to court to protect a unique wildflower, Tiehm’s buckwheat. This plant can only be found in Nevada and is under immediate threat due to a planned deep mine.
