Major milestone in battery material sourcing: Redwood Materials has officially launched operations at its South Carolina facility, a $3.5 billion infrastructure investment designed to address the pressing shortage of critical minerals. The recycling system is now operational and capable of recovering 20,000 metric tons of critical minerals annually. This production capacity represents a significant step toward stabilizing the supply chain for essential materials that power everything from battery technology to semiconductor manufacturing. For the crypto and blockchain industry, securing domestic sources of these raw materials becomes increasingly crucial as energy efficiency and sustainable mining practices gain regulatory attention.