project overview
The Rhyolite Ridge Project is located in Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA, and is one of the most significant emerging critical minerals developments in North America. The project is being developed to supply battery-grade lithium and boron, two essential minerals that play an important role in electric vehicle batteries, renewable energy storage systems, consumer electronics, and other advanced technologies.
As the global transition toward cleaner energy continues to accelerate, demand for secure and reliable supplies of lithium has grown substantially. Governments, automotive manufacturers, and battery producers are increasingly investing in projects that can strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce dependence on imported critical minerals.
Developed by Ioneer Ltd., Rhyolite Ridge is designed as an integrated mining and processing operation that will produce high-quality lithium products alongside boron, creating a diversified production model that supports long-term commercial sustainability.
The project benefits from its location in Nevada, one of the world’s leading mining jurisdictions, offering established infrastructure, access to skilled labor, and proximity to expanding electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facilities across the United States.
An important milestone in the project’s development has been the establishment of strategic agreements with leading South Korean organizations, including Hyundai Engineering and the Korea Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND). These partnerships are intended to support engineering, financing, and project development while strengthening international collaboration across the global battery supply chain.
The planned development includes modern mining operations, mineral processing facilities, water management systems, supporting infrastructure, logistics networks, environmental protection measures, and advanced technologies designed to promote efficient and responsible resource development throughout the life of the project.
As demand for battery materials continues to expand, Rhyolite Ridge is positioned to become an important contributor to North America’s critical minerals supply chain, supporting the production of electric vehicles and clean energy technologies for decades to come.
