GSCCF - Ioneer moves closer to construction and production at Rhyolite Ridge

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Ioneer Ltd (ASX:INR) managing director Bernard Rowe is withProactive’s Jonathan Jackson to discuss the latest developments atthe Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in Nevada. Ioneer has reacheda crucial phase in advancing the proposed mine with the Bureau of LandManagement (BLM) issuing the project's draft Environmental ImpactStatement (EIS), a key step in the environmental permitting processfor this greenfield site in Esmeralda County. This draft EIS isparticularly notable as it's the first issued under the BidenAdministration's initiative to boost domestic lithium production.The statement is open for public comment, reflecting years ofcollaboration between Ioneer and various federal, state, localagencies and Tribal Nations. The project aims to significantlycontribute to the US electric vehicle (EV) battery production supplychain, offering a sustainable source of lithium and boron critical forclean energy transitions. The revised mining proposal has beentailored to safeguard the endangered Tiehm’s Buckwheat, showcasingIoneer's commitment to responsible and sustainable miningpractices. Construction is anticipated to start following a finalinvestment decision and production is expected by 2027.

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