Gov. Lombardo Holds Inaugural Nevada Lithium Summit

Governor Joe Lombardo hosted the inaugural Nevada Lithium Summit at the end of September to highlight Nevada’s leadership in mining, manufacturing, and recycling of lithium.

The summit sought to harness Nevada's unique position, resources, and expertise to foster collaboration across sectors, promote advanced mining and energy practices, and encourage the development of a complete economy built around the state’s lithium resources. Closing the Lithium Loop aims to position Nevada as a global leader and facilitator in the lithium industry, driving economic growth while ensuring the stewardship of our natural resources for future generations.

Featured speakers included: Joe Lombardo, Governor of Nevada, JB Straubel, CEO of Redwood Materials and Co-Founder/Board Member of Tesla, Inc. and Brian Sandoval, UNR President and former Nevada Governor.

Panels at the summit ranged from addressing Nevada’s infrastructure challenges to innovation based economic development and how to position Nevada as a world-wide leader in the lithium sector.

TWW was proud to join sponsors of the event including Recharge Nevada, Nevada Battery Coalition, Nevada Strategic Growth Initiative, and GOED.