Sep 2023
Processing Startup for Cadmium in United States
Construction of a fifth CdTe solar panel facility started in Louisiana in September 2023, expected to add 3.5 GW of capacity by 2026.
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2023
Other for Cadmium in United States
An Ohio company was developing a facility to recover cadmium and other metals from NiCd batteries.
2023
Processing Startup for Cadmium in United States
Commercial production at a third CdTe solar panel facility in Ohio began in early 2023, expanding domestic CdTe capacity.
2022
Processing Startup for Cadmium in United States
Construction of a fourth CdTe solar panel facility began in Alabama in 2022, slated to add 3.5 GW of capacity.
2022
Processing Startup for Cadmium in United States
A Utah facility began producing cadmium‑zinctelluride substrates for imaging applications after securing a domestic tellurium source in late 2022.
2022
Regulatory Change for Cadmium in United States
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provided incentives for renewable energy, supporting CdTe solar panel production and cadmium demand.
1 Jun 2015
Other for Cadmium in United States
A U.S. solar cell manufacturer announced in mid‑June 2015 that its CdTe photovoltaic modules achieved 18.6 % efficiency, potentially boosting CdTe market competitiveness.
15 Dec 2006
Processing Shutdown for Cadmium in United States
Temporary shutdown of the Big River Zinc complex in Sauget, IL, reduced cadmium byproduct production for the year.
1 Dec 2006
Regulatory Change for Cadmium in United States
New York City enacted a rechargeable battery law requiring free recycling, tightening battery waste regulations.
5 Jun 2006
Ownership Change for Cadmium in United States
ZincOx Resources plc acquired the Big River Zinc complex, changing control of the U.S. zinc‑cadmium processing facility.
19 May 2006
Ownership Change for Cadmium in United States
Asarco sold its Coy, Immel, and Young mines to Glencore, transferring ownership of zinc–cadmium operations in Tennessee.
8 Feb 2006
Regulatory Change for Cadmium in United States
California ended temporary disposal exemptions for batteries, mandating hazardous waste disposal or recycling.
1 Jan 2006
Mine Closure for Cadmium in United States
Asarco’s Tennessee zinc mines remained idle in 2006, effectively ceasing cadmium byproduct output.
9 Nov 2005
Mine Restart for Cadmium in United States
HudBay Minerals announced the reopening of the Balmat No. 4 Zinc Mine in New York State, restoring a source of cadmium‑bearing zinc concentrate.
1 Jan 2005
Regulatory Change for Cadmium in United States
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency listed cadmium as a persistent and bioaccumulative toxic pollutant, mandating a 50% reduction in its use by 2005, which would directly constrain cadmium production and consumption.
24 Dec 2003
Regulatory Change for Cadmium in United States
The Protocol on Heavy Metals became effective, restricting cadmium emissions and tightening environmental regulations on cadmium production.
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