- Several companies, including Amprius, Lithium Americas, QuantumScape, Critical Metals, and Enovix, are advancing high energy density and solid-state lithium-ion battery technology while exploring properties in the US and Canada.
- Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp., based in Argentina and publicly traded on the NYSE, is advancing the Cauchari-Olaroz lithium brine project utilizing reserves in the Lithium Triangle.
DLE Technology Expansion in Argentina Boosts Lithium Triangle Production
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What happened
Eramet has utilized direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology in Argentina since late 2024 at its Centenario Ratones project in Salta. Separately, Rio Tinto inaugurated two new lithium plants in Catamarca province, Argentina, with a $US1.4 billion price tag. These facilities, Sal de Vida and Fenix 1B, will add 25,000 metric tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent annually.
From bordermail.com.au
Why it matters
The expansion of DLE technology in Argentina is a key step in building a large-scale lithium business in the region. Rio Tinto aims to increase overall output in Argentina to 200,000 metric tons annually by 2028. This growth validates investment in the Lithium Triangle, which includes Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile.
Several companies are advancing high energy density and solid-state lithium-ion battery technology while exploring properties in the US and Canada.
From bordermail.com.au
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Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- lithiumSpeculative
Global lithium supply might increase due to massive new DLE capacity in the Lithium Triangle
- Catamarca ProvinceSpeculative
Catamarca Province might see increased investment and industrial activity from new DLE plants
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- New DLE lithium plants could boost Catamarca's industrial activityCatamarca province may see increased industrial activity from new lithium plantsLikely
- New DLE capacity in Argentina could boost global lithium supplyGlobal lithium supply may increase due to new DLE capacity in the Lithium Triangle.Possible
- Argentina's lithium output could challenge Chile's market dominanceArgentina's growing lithium output may challenge Chile's market dominancePossible