Last mentioned: Mar 10, 2026
Output Target
Expected deadline for significant gains in domestic black mass and recycled material output.
CFR Briefing
Assistant Secretary Robertson announces 'game-changing' innovations in recycling and refining.
Office Formation
The DOE establishes the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation.
The US Department of Energy is betting on advanced e-waste recycling and multi-mineral processing technologies to break China's decades-long monopoly on critical minerals. Assistant Secretary Audrey Robertson anticipates significant output gains from 'black mass' recycling within the next 12 months, potentially transforming domestic supply chain resilience.
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