U.S. EV policy yet to help Pilbara's battery chemical venture: CEO

Demand for China-alternative chemicals falling short of hopes

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Pilbara Minerals CEO Dale Henderson says the miner's battery chemicals joint venture is still waiting to see a positive impact from U.S. EV incentives. (Photo from Pilbara)

SHAUN TURTON, Nikkei staff writer

SYDNEY -- A major U.S. policy aimed at shifting electric vehicle supply chains away from China has yet to benefit an Australia-South Korea venture producing key battery chemical lithium hydroxide, Pilbara Minerals' chief told Nikkei Asia.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers consumers tax breaks of up to $7,000 on EVs that meet certain sourcing criteria, which boil down to avoiding Chinese inputs.

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