Critical Minerals and Materials Supply Chain Resilience; Domestic Processing and Recycling Requirements
Summary
This notice announces the Department of Energy's final determination of critical minerals and materials essential to the clean energy supply chain and outlines the department's strategy for reducing dependence on foreign-sourced materials. It also provides guidance on eligibility criteria for the $3.5 billion in funding available under the Defense Production Act for domestic critical mineral processing and battery recycling facilities.
Key Points
- 1Identifies 15 minerals as critical to the domestic clean energy supply chain
- 2Outlines $3.5 billion in available funding for domestic processing and recycling projects
- 3Establishes eligibility criteria and application timelines for grant and loan programs
- 4Prioritizes lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, and rare earth element processing
- 5Sets a goal of meeting 50% of domestic critical mineral demand from domestic or allied sources by 2030
Impact Assessment
If you are a manufacturer of batteries or critical mineral processing equipment, this means you may be eligible for up to $3.5 billion in federal funding to build or expand domestic facilities, but you must meet specific eligibility criteria and processing/recycling requirements outlined by DOE.
National
Significant
Key Dates
September 22, 2025
Regulatory Connections
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.