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

General Information
- Address
- Salta
- Location
- Google Maps
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%