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Stellantis makes $155M investment in McEwen Copper Argentina project

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Stellantis announced a $155-million investment in a copper project located in Argentina, which will make a major contribution to the company’s plan to become carbon net zero by 2038. Los Azules is an advanced-stage porphyry copper exploration project in the San Juan pro-mining province of Argentina. The company is acquiring a 14.2%

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POSCO begins construction of S Korea’s first lithium hydroxide plant

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POSCO Holdings recently began construction at the Yulchon 1 st Industrial Complex in Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province, S. Korea) of the country’s first lithium hydroxide plant, which will produce secondary battery materials using lithium produced from brine in Argentina. POSCO Group’s lithium brine demo plant in Argentina.

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Expanding Argentina’s lithium potential for a greener future

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Led by an extensive team of industry experts, Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. is expanding Argentina’s lithium potential to support a greener future through its various lithium exploration projects. The global demand for a cleaner, greener future is a goal that Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. […].

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Ford, Rio Tinto sign MOU for battery and low-carbon materials supply to support net-zero future

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The multi-materials partnership will support the transition toward a net-zero future by supplying Ford with materials including lithium, low-carbon aluminum and copper. Under the agreement, Ford will explore becoming the foundation customer for Rio Tinto’s Rincon lithium project in Argentina. Earlier post.)

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International Lithium Association (ILiA) established to be the voice of the global lithium industry

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The world has entered the “lithium century” almost without noticing it, but until now this critical industry lacked a central voice. The five founding members of ILiA are SQM; Ganfeng Lithium Co., Ltd; AMG Brazil S.A.; Orocobre Ltd; and Pilbara Minerals, which between them account for well more than half of global lithium production.

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Lilium and Livent to collaborate on R&D for high-performance Li-metal batteries

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developer of the ll-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) Lilium Jet, and Livent Corporation , a producer of lithium products for the battery cell industry, will collaborate on the advancement of lithium-metal technology for use in high-performance battery cells.

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Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Rincon lithium project for $825M

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Rio Tinto has completed the acquisition of the Rincon lithium project in Argentina for $825 million, following approval from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). It has the potential to have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry. Earlier post.). —Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm.

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