Event Brief
Lithium Valley dreams fade as mining plans stall
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 07, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: Imperial County’s “Lithium Valley” push has stalled as lithium extraction projects in the Salton Sea desert region fall behind schedule. The Hell’s Kitchen project by Controlled Thermal Resources is delayed by lawsuits, and last month an appeals court sent the environmental review back to Imperial County to fix deficiencies tied to water and air quality impacts.
WHO: Imperial County officials; Controlled Thermal Resources; appeals court
WHAT: Lithium mining plans in Imperial County are delayed as legal challenges and required revisions to environmental review slow progress.
WHEN: Sep 07, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
WHERE: Imperial County, CA
WHY: The project is being delayed by lawsuits, and an appeals court sent the environmental review back to correct deficiencies regarding water and air quality effects.
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