Mariana lithium brine project, Argentina – update
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Name of the Project
Mariana lithium brine project.
Location
Salta province, Argentina.
Project Owner/s
China's largest lithium compounds producer Gangfeng Lithium.
Project Description
The project will produce 20 000 t/y of lithium chloride a year over an estimated mine life of 40 years.
The Mariana project will be exclusively supplied by power provided by an off-grid solar farm producing 120 MW from solar panels with 288 MWp of battery storage.
Potential Job Creation
It is estimated that more than 1 300 direct and indirect jobs were created during the construction phase.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not confirmed.
Capital Expenditure
About $790-million.
Ganfeng spent $190-on the solar park to support the project's energy needs.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
The project has started production.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Not confirmed.
Contact Details for Project Information
Gangfeng Lithium (Mariana), email cv@litiominarg.com.ar.
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