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NLCIL and CSIR-CECRI sign MoU for critical mineral extraction

2026-06-12

NLC India Limited (NLCIL) and the CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI) have formally partnered to explore the beneficiation and extraction of critical and strategic minerals from mining waste. This Memorandum of Understanding, signed on June 10, 2026, in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, aims to assess the recovery potential of rare earth elements (REEs) and other trace minerals from overburden and tailings at NLCIL’s vast mining operations. The collaboration is a direct response to the Indian Government's ambitious National Critical Mineral Mission, underscoring India's drive towards self-reliance in the global supply chain for these vital resources.

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ABTC wins back $115m DoE grant for Tonopah Lithium refinery

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The American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) has successfully secured the reinstatement of a substantial $115 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE), earmarked for the first phase of its commercial-scale lithium refinery at the Tonopah Flats Lithium Project in Nevada. This critical funding, initially terminated in October 2025, was restored following a successful appeal and rigorous review process, underscoring continued federal commitment to developing domestic battery-grade lithium production from claystone resources. The refinery is designed to produce 5,000 tonnes per annum of battery-grade lithium hydroxide, a cornerstone material for the burgeoning electric vehicle and energy storage sectors.