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5E begins mining for boron, lithium in California

5E Advanced Materials, a US-based miner, announced today the start of operations at its 5E Boron Americas Complex located in Boron, California.

Munira Rajkotwalla
California has the world's largest boron deposits, but production has been scarce. Photo: chemical industry

California has the world's largest boron deposits, but production has been scarce. Photo: chemical industry

5E has received an EPA permit for its wholly-owned Fort Cady project. Wellfield injection has commenced, marking the initial stage of mineral extraction. The company plans to produce boric acid and...

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