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Mining Project

Centenario Ratones

Address
Salta
Stage
Production
Employment
3,582
Capital Cost
$870,000,000.00
Remaining Life
40 Years
Centenario Ratones

General Information

Address
Salta
Location
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Description

• Milestones achieved from development to execution, ramp-up on track for full capacity by end-2026 • Overcoming challenges while delivering on ramp-up plan makes Centenario a blueprint for replicating operational excellence across Eramet’s portfolio • Ongoing study of low-risk growth options, including expansion of existing plant & new plant on the salar • Eligibility to RIGI • ~15 MT LCE and sufficient freshwater resources identified to support capacity expansion above 75,000 t LCE

Average Annual Production

24,000 tons of lithium carbonate per year.

Resources & Reserves

  • 15 MT of LCE (Lithium Carbonate Equivalent) in total resources

Additional Comments

DEL (Direct Lithium Extraction) Technology

Related companies

Investor

  • ERAMINE SUDAMERICA S.A.100%

Operator

  • ERAMINE SUDAMERICA S.A.100%

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