The Fast Company Impact Council discusses the importance of integrating lithium mining and battery recycling to stabilize the U.S. critical minerals supply chain. With an anticipated surplus of 'black mass' from recycled lithium-ion batteries, there is a focus on enhancing domestic refining capacities for key metals. This strategy aims to bolster the manufacturing of battery materials and promote U.S. competitiveness. Critical minerals are vital for national growth, making it essential to simultaneously develop mining and recycling sectors to support booming industries like energy storage and technology.
The U.S. must address critical minerals supply chain by enhancing both lithium mining and recycling to stabilize sourcing for battery production.
As the demand for critical minerals surges, recycling could provide a necessary balance to domestic mining efforts.
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