News published on Silver State Journal in July 2025

 

News from July 2025


Experts emphasize need for more domestic lithium production

The United States is currently facing challenges in its lithium supply, according to industry experts. “The United States is barely on the playing field today with lithium supply, and we are vulnerable because of that,” said Crowley after a recent...


New CSN president pledges focus on student success and community support

A few weeks ago, Dr. Stacy S. Klippenstein witnessed over a thousand students from the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) graduate at the Thomas & Mack Center.


Construction spending falls as uncertainty impacts private projects

Construction spending in the United States has continued its downward trend, decreasing by 0.3 percent from April to May and showing a significant 3.5 percent decline over the past year, marking the largest yearly drop since February 2019.


Nevada poised for major expansion of its 'Lithium Loop' initiative

The Biden administration has shown interest in financing lithium mining in Nevada, as the mineral is crucial for ion-lithium battery production, which is a part of its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.


Nevada aims for greener future with critical mineral production

Nevada's mining industry is positioning itself for a future focused on critical minerals, as the state currently produces four of the 50 minerals deemed essential by national standards: lithium, copper, magnesium, and barium.