The Biden administration has approved a federal permit for a lithium-boron mine in Nevada, advancing a key component of the U.S. clean energy agenda. The project aims to support the domestic lithium supply for electric vehicle batteries, aligning with Biden's climate goals. Conservation groups intend to sue, although federal agencies concluded the mine won't harm an endangered wildflower. The mine will start construction in 2025, with production planned for 2028, supplying lithium for 370,000 vehicles annually.