US Awards $500m to Seven Critical Minerals and Battery Projects
- Aug 24, 2026
- Alejandro Gonzalez
The US Department of Energy awarded $500 million to seven companies for domestic critical mineral processing, battery recycling, and advanced materials projects. This funding aims to boost US battery and mineral supply chains, reduce dependency on foreign sources, and accelerate innovation in battery technology. Major recipients include projects for lithium extraction, cobalt refining, battery material recycling, and manufacturing next-generation battery components.