Biden admin steamrolls eco concerns, fast-tracks mining that may give EVs a boost
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The Biden administration is fast-tracking a key mine developers say would boost electric vehicle supplies, but that environmentalists warned would have long-lasting ecological damage.
If approved, the Hermosa project, located in the Patagonia Mountains within the Coronado National Forest in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, would produce zinc and manganese, two critical minerals that are vital for electric vehicle (EV) batteries and renewable power storage. According to the International Energy Agency, manganese is widely used in EVs while zinc is crucial for wind energy development. Thomas Catenacci is a politics writer for Fox News Digital.
"The Permitting Council is pleased to see the first-ever critical minerals mining project accepted for coverage under our unique program," Permitting Council Executive Director Christine Harada said in a statement. "President Biden has committed to securing a domestic supply of responsibly sourced critical minerals, and manganese is a key part of the electric vehicle and stationary storage battery supply chain."
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