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5E begins mining for boron, lithium in California

The company plans to produce boric acid and lithium carbonate for customer qualification by Q1 2024

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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