South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd. and its battery unit LG Energy Solution agreed to buy 20,000 tonnes of battery-grade nickel from Li-Cycle over 10 years starting in 2023 as part of a deal that includes a $50 million investment in the

The facility in Rochester will be built to process 35,000 tonnes annually of waste, 40% larger than initially expected.

The Brazilian mining giant said that the deal is linked to its strategy of focusing on its core businesses and a commitment to a leaner portfolio.

The policy contains significant exemptions, including for compelling national security concerns, foreign policy considerations or the need to expand energy access in vulnerable areas.

USA Rare Earth said it wants to develop the Round Top project to support a domestic mine-to-magnet supply chain.

Enrollment in US mining engineering programs dropped 46% between 2015 and 2020.