General Motors, a leading American automobile manufacturer, has announced plans to invest $625 million in a joint venture to mine raw materials for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the United States. This initiative seeks to secure the supply and reduce dependence on imported materials. The joint venture aims to facilitate the production and availability of battery-grade metals, critically needed for the manufacturer’s transition to electric vehicles. Although not much detail has been provided as to whom GM would be partnering with, the decision underlines the automaker’s commitment to locally source raw materials, potentially boosting local economies and creating new jobs.