DOE critical minerals assessmentMeanwhile, the US Department of...

DOE critical minerals assessment

Meanwhile, the US Department of Energy is also continuously assessing the “criticality” of minerals to incorporate into its critical materials strategies. While similar to the USGS, the DOE assessments differ in that they are focused specifically on “the importance of materials to energy and decarbonization technologies” and are “performed with an eye to the future.” In late May, the DOE released a preliminary report that compiles core analysis for its latest Critical Materials Assessment for public comment. The DOE is actively seeking input from the public on these areas of interest to ensure that the Critical Materials Assessment is comprehensive and accurate.

3 days ago - The US Department of Energy added lithium and natural graphite to its list of “critical materials” over the next ten years, due to the growth of electric vehicles and stationary storage. The DOE said that “materials used in batteries for EVs and stationary storage are now considered to be critical” globally.

Will have positive ramifications for the DOE loan. With graphite now designated "critical", I wonder if the grant limits apply?