Lithium sector needs $42 billion as pivot from China adds costs
The global lithium industry needs as much as $42 billion of investment by the end of the decade in order to meet demand for the crucial battery-making material, with attempts to build supply chains outside of China subject to much higher costs, according to a data and market-intelligence provider.
Proposed lithium mine in Nevada would damage ancestral lands, critics say
Boise State Public Radio News | By Chris Aadland Published April 15, 2022. This article is an extensive history of the opposing views regarding LAC's proposed Thacker Pass. It provides a balanced view of the opposing positions on the project and, in addition, shines a light on LAC's outreach proposals to the Native Americans
Federal judge rejects NV tribe’s attempt to join lithium mine suit Interior asks 9th Circuit to let mine proceed BY: JENIFFER SOLIS - MARCH 15, 2022
A Nevada federal judge on Friday rejected a legal effort by the Winnemucca Indian Colony to join a lawsuit attempting to stop a lithium mining project at Thacker Pass, a religiously and culturally significant area considered sacred to the tribe. Also last week, Department of Interior attorneys urged the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to reject tribal concerns and allow the mine developer to excavate as planned.
Sierra Nevada Ally -- July 21st Court Hearing
Review of yesterday's Judge Du hearing on the injunction brought by environmental groups.
In push to supply Tesla, Piedmont Lithium irks North Carolina neighbors
Piedmont last autumn signed a deal to supply US electric automaker Tesla Inc with lithium sourced from its deposits in North Carolina, sending the company’s stock up tenfold. Piedmont has also hired investment banks to find investors for its $840 million project, which would include an open-air pit more than 500 feet (152 m) deep and facilities to produce lithium-based electric vehicle (EV) battery chemicals.
Piedmont Lithium falls as county commissioners say they may block mine
Piedmont has yet to apply for a state mining permit or a necessary county zoning variance, despite signing a deal with Tesla last fall to supply the company with lithium from its North Carolina deposits. The company's stock has increased 1000% since the announcement. Piedmont has continually delayed or cancelled meetings with commissioners, straining their relationship. "This has been the worst rollout of a project from a company I've ever seen," said commissioner Chad Brown.
Glenn Miller Sierra Nevada Daily Opinion Piece - part 2
This is the follow-up article to Glenn Miller's earlier opinion piece supporting Thacker Pass.
Lithium Investment
Bloomberg article on increasing pace of investment in lithium producers.
GREEN ENERGY MEETS MINING BY DAVID VON SEGGERN
The Toiyabe Chapter of the Sierra Club addresses the contrasts between the environmental impact issues of the Silver Peak Mine in Esmeralda County, Nevada with the proposed Thacker Pass Mine in Humboldt County, Nevada.
Sierra Club (Toiyabe Chapter) Thacker Pass Task Force
Sierra Club (Toiyabe Chapter) in this statement has initiated a task force to look at the pros and cons of the Thacker Pass lithium mine project. Thus far they have not taken a position (same with Sierra Club national,) declining to be part of the current lawsuits filed against the mine. Their task force is expected to announce the results of their review some time in July.
Lithium supply chain threatened by East-West geopolitical tensions – report
"Geopolitical risks and the US-China tensions pose threats to the global lithium supply chain, a new report by Fitch Solutions Country Risk & Industry Research states. Based on questions asked by the participants in the webinar “Global Lithium Outlook – Key Themes For A Fast-Growing, Fast-Evolving Sector,” the report presents the viewpoint of Fitch’s experts on what the future of the lithium market may look like."
Lithium Nevada Presents Orovado School Design to Community
THE THACKER PASS LITHIUM MINE IS IMPORTANT FOR LIMITING GLOBAL WARMING
Effectively all mines disturb natural lands, and the Thacker Pass mine is no different, except that the mining, processing and closure issues of this clay lithium mine is much less disturbing than what we have observed for gold, copper and many other base metal mines. In fact, the Thacker Pass lithium mine is the most benign large mine that I have examined in the past 40 years