Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer's Nevada lithium mine

Environmental and Indigenous groups sued to challenge the approval of a lithium mine in Nevada, citing risks to local wildlife and environmental laws.

Biden administration approves ioneer's Nevada lithium mine

The U.S. has approved Ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine, crucial for electric vehicle lithium supply, despite concerns for an endangered flower at the site.

US Treasury allows miners to access clean energy manufacturing subsidy

Analysis-Hybrid cars throw lifeline to platinum metals

Hybrid car sales growth, coupled with slowing EV sales, is expected to boost demand for platinum group metals, countering long-term declines driven by the shift to electric vehicles.