Nevada lithium mine can coexist with endangered flower, says review

RENO, Nevada: U.S. land managers have completed the final environmental review of a proposed lithium mine in Nevada, which could supply critical minerals for electric vehicles while still protecting the endangered wildflower Tiehm's buckwheat.

The mine, known as the Rhyolite Ridge project, is expected to begin production by 2028. It will provide lithium for batteries used in electric vehicles, contributing to t