Albemarle to double lithium concentrate production in Australia

Talison, a JV between Albemarle & Tianqi Lithium, will expand production at its spodumene mine

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Albemarle's spodumene mine in Australia

BS B2B Bureau Charlotte, North Carolina (USA)

Last Updated : Mar 16 2017 | 3:57 PM IST

The US-based specialty chemicals company Albemarle Corporation has announced that Talison, a joint venture between Albemarle and Tianqi Lithium Corporation, has approved the expansion of lithium concentrate production at its Greenbushes, Australia spodumene mine. Greenbushes is the world's largest active lithium mine. It has the largest hard rock lithium reserve, and contains the highest concentration of lithium oxide available of any active mine.

“This project is integral to our announced lithium expansion plans so that we can meet the growing needs of our customers. The expansion of the mine and ore upgrading facilities is a key deliverable in our supply strategy

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