In the news today…
Rare Earth Minerals:
- Mining.com reports Lithium Americas said early on Thursday that it would raise $275 million to accelerate construction and development of the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada.
Climate:
- E&E Greenwire reports President Joe Biden is waging an administration-wide campaign to shore up his climate and conservation record with just seven months to go until the presidential election and a major regulatory deadline looming.
- E&E News PM reports President Joe Biden touted the environmental benefits of domestically produced steel Wednesday as he called for boosting tariffs on Chinese products.
Coal:
- Argus reports Eastern US railroad CSX expects to haul slightly more coal for export 2024, despite recent disruptions caused by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, Maryland.