Nevada Lithium Mine Clears Final Environmental Review Amid Controversy

The Bureau of Land Management asserts the project can coexist with the endangered Tiehm’s buckwheat flower, but environmentalists vow to fight the decision.

The Bureau of Land Management has completed the final environmental review for the Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada.
The mine is expected to produce enough lithium to power approximately 370,000 electric vehicles annually, starting as early as 2028.
The site is home to the endangered Tiehm’s buckwheat flower, leading to significant opposition from environmental groups.
The BLM claims the mine design includes measures to protect the flower, but critics argue these efforts are insufficient.
The 30-day public comment period for the environmental impact statement has begun, with legal challenges anticipated.