1 Dec 2023
Reserve Revision for Lithium in United States
Lithium reserves for the United States were revised to 1,100,000 metric tons for 2023 based on company and government reports.
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1 Dec 2023
Resource Revision for Lithium in United States
Measured and indicated lithium resources in the United States were revised to 14 million tons in 2023 based on new exploration data.
31 Dec 2022
Other for Lithium in United States
U.S. Department of Energy selected 12 lithium-based projects funded with $1.6 billion from the 2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support new domestic lithium extraction, processing, battery component manufacturing, recycling, and technology development.
1 Dec 2022
Regulatory Change for Lithium in United States
U.S. DOE selected 12 lithium-based projects funded with $1.6 billion under the 2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support new commercial-scale domestic lithium facilities.
1 Dec 2022
Regulatory Change for Lithium in United States
The 2022 U.S. Inflation Reduction Act added tax incentives to consolidate sourcing of battery materials and manufacturing of EVs to North American and U.S.-partner countries.
1 Nov 2022
Processing Startup for Lithium in United States
Construction of lithium battery recycling plants accelerated, with 44 companies in the United States beginning or planning to start operations as of November 2022.
2019
Reserve Revision for Lithium in United States
Lithium reserves for the United States were revised upward based on new government and industry data.
1 May 2018
Regulatory Change for Lithium in United States
The U.S. Department of the Interior published a list of 35 critical minerals, including lithium, to focus national policy on securing critical mineral supplies.
1 Jan 2015
Processing Startup for Lithium in United States
The first U.S. recycling facility for lithium‑ion vehicle batteries opened in Lancaster, Ohio, marking the start of domestic lithium battery recycling.
2015
Processing Startup for Lithium in United States
Company opened the first U.S. recycling facility for lithium‑ion vehicle batteries in Lancaster, OH, expanding domestic processing capacity.
2013
Mine Expansion for Lithium in United States
Nevada brine operation doubled its production capacity in 2013, increasing U.S. lithium output.
2009
Processing Startup for Lithium in United States
U.S. Department of Energy awarded $9.5 million in 2009 to build the first U.S. lithium‑ion battery recycling facility, expected operational by end 2013.
31 Dec 2004
Tariff Change for Lithium in United States
U.S. imposed a 3.7% ad valorem tariff on lithium carbonate, lithium oxide, and hydroxide products as of December 31, 2004, influencing import costs and trade flows.
1 Aug 1996
Processing Shutdown for Lithium in United States
Cyprus Foote closed its lithium hydroxide plant in Sunbright, Virginia, reducing U.S. lithium production capacity.
1 Apr 1996
Processing Startup for Lithium in United States
Cyprus Foote completed a new lithium hydroxide production facility at Silver Peak, Nevada, adding to U.S. processing capacity.
1 Jan 1996
Other for Lithium in United States
Toxco received 900 tons of DOE lithium hydroxide, enabling it to begin recycling and marketing of lithium materials.
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