HESPERIA, Calif., Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 5E Advanced...

HESPERIA, Calif., Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: FEAM) (ASX: 5EA) (“5E” or the “Company”), a boron and lithium company with U.S. government Critical Infrastructure designation for its 5E Boron Americas (Fort Cady) Complex, articulated its support for the bipartisan effort in Congress to include boron in the U.S. Geologic Survey’s (USGS) 2025 Critical Mineral List.On January 26th, Representatives Jay Obernolte (CA-23) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), along with eight other Members, petitioned Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and USGS Director David Applegate, encouraging them to recognize boron as a critical mineral. The letter recognizes the significance of boron and its derivatives across multiple industries, including energy and defense systems, and the importance of boron in meeting U.S. clean energy goals.