Eramet began the start-up of a direct lithium extraction plant in Argentina’s Salta province as part of the Centenario-Ratones project that will begin production in November.The milestone is part of the first phase of the initiative, which the French company said in a statement would allow it to supply sufficient lithium to support the manufacture of 600,000 electric vehicles (EVs) per year.The firm also announced that it was upping its investment in Centenario-Ratones by nearly 9% to US$870 million.
July 4, 2024
SOURCE: BNA AMERICAS
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