Archive - Lithium Valle

Issue 23: Lithium Valley faces significant obstacles in the region, new report finds

For the Lithium Valley to succeed and thrive, northern Imperial County will need paved roads, waste facilities, a well-trained technical workforce, and…

May 26, 2023 •

October 2022

Issue 22: Despite setback, BHE Renewables seeks more federal funding

The Biden administration rescinded BHE Renewables’ grant for lithium extraction earlier this year but this month it could get a much larger check.

Oct 7, 2022 •

September 2022

July 2022

Issue 19: Lithium Valley projects get help from local government

Imperial County deploys strategy to help lithium construction projects streamline their way through California’s rigorous permitting process.

Jul 29, 2022 •

Issue 18: In the Lithium Valley, social media is a main source of information for residents

A new survey offers insights into the issues most critical to residents directly impacted by the emerging lithium industry and their distrust of local…

Jul 22, 2022 •

Issue 17: Lithium Valley outsiders weigh in on California lithium tax

California’s recent lithium tax legislation is giving outsiders reason to doubt the long-promised golden era for the Imperial Valley.

Jul 8, 2022 •

Issue 16: A timeline of California’s lithium tax, from pitch to reality

Read the blow-by-blow summary of California’s tax on lithium, a decision that will likely be analyzed for years to come.

Jul 1, 2022 •

June 2022

May 2022

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