April 30, 2026

Y-12 says it meets lithium production goal

By Sarah Salem

The Y-12 National Security Complex said in a press release it exceeded its fiscal 2026 lithium metal production goal by a wide margin, achieving 177% of its target.
The enriched lithium — used in nuclear weapons applications rather than commercial batteries —…

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