Eramet announces the inauguration of its Centenario direct lithium extraction plant in Argentina's Salta province, becoming the first European company to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate on an industrial scale.

First production is scheduled for November 2024, with ramp-up expected in mid-2025. Phase 1 of Centenario is designed to extract and produce 24,000 tonnes per year at full capacity.

According to the mining and metals group, this launch marks a key step in its strategic development in the production of metals for the energy transition, as well as a technological feat at an altitude of 4,000 meters.

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