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Tesla claims its refining process is more environmentally friendly and will consume 20 percent less energy than conventional methods.
It will also produce less-toxic byproducts that could be repurposed in construction materials, the company said.
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The company estimates construction on the Texas plant will conclude in 2025.
Expansion of lithium mining hasmet oppositionin parts of the U.S., such as North Carolina.
But Barnabell said the advantages to mining domestically go beyond supply chain reliability.
When its being done in the U.S., we know the laws that are applied, she said.
A lot is developing in terms of how we track if its being done right.
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