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5E Advanced Materials gets EPA authorization to begin in-situ boron and lithium mining
5E Advanced Materials, Inc.
- EPA authorized 5E to start in-situ mining at its Boron Americas Complex after completing UIC permit testing.
- Company expects initial production in early calendar year 2024, becoming the first new U.S. boron producer in decades.
- Restructuring capital position (announced Nov 10, 2023) is ongoing to fund commencement of operations.
- Will continue engagement with EPA in 2024 to modify UIC permit for long-term injection and operations.