RE:Tesla Tried To Buy A Lithium Startup for $325 Million Read mBurba has impressive credentials.
Dr. Burba is a pioneer in lithium and other mineral extraction technologies, previously leading technology development and commercialization efforts at Dow Chemical Co., FMC, and Chevron Mining. Prior to joining Simbol Materials, Dr. Burba served as Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Molycorp where he was instrumental in identifying and developing numerous rare earths technologies. Most recently, Dr. Burba led Project Phoenix, one of the world’s largest rare earths manufacturing projects.