Sal de Vida lithium project, Argentina – update
Name of the Project
Sal de Vida lithium project.
Location
Catamarca province, Argentina.
Project Owner/s
Global mining group Rio Tinto.
Project Description
Stage 1 will result in the production of 15 000 t/y of lithium carbonate, with 595 385 t expected to be produced over the project’s 40-year mine life.
Stage 2 uses the same basis of design as in Stage 1 and will add 30 000 t/y of production, with project integration planning and detailed engineering to start immediately after Stage 1 milestones have been achieved.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Development capital is estimated at $700-million.
Planned Start/End Date
First production is expected in 2027.
Latest Developments
In the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the project achieved liming plant mechanical completion.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Allkem, tel +61 7 3064 3600 or email info@allkem.co.
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