lithium mining

The planned Thacker Pass lithium mine in remote northern Nevada has drawn protests and a lawsuit from local tribes. One of the tribes, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, has increased its efforts to stop the project.

Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Friday, April 22, 2022.

The U.S. mining industry is struggling to produce something vital to its success: new workers. That’s true in Nevada, where the need for more miners is growing as the demand for critical minerals like lithium increases. KUNR’s Kaleb Roedel spoke with Nevada Mining Association President Tyre Gray to learn about the sector’s labor shortage and what’s being done to bridge the gap.

Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Friday, March 4, 2022.

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