ENAMI plans first lithium project

Chile’s state mining firm ENAMI said it aims to start construction on its first lithium project in the country by 2028, reported Reuters. The project is part of the government’s push to boost its role in production of the battery metal. ENAMI has launched a search for a private partner to offer financial backing or operational support for the project…

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Rio Tinto, Eramet submit lithium extraction tech proposals for Chile

Miners Rio Tinto and Eramet are among 30 companies that have submitted proposals to develop lithium extraction technology for a Chilean salt flat in the early stages of exploration, reported Reuters. Chile is seeking to develop the salt flat known as Salares Altoandinos for lithium mining.  State-run mining body ENAMI has asked bidding companies to detail step-by-step plans to test…

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Eramet issues water management challenge

French miner Eramet, with support from the European consortium EIT RawMaterials, has launched the global Water Resource Innovation Challenge 2023, which seeks groundbreaking innovations to solve water management challenges within the mining and metals sector. Start-ups and small to medium-sized enterprises that provide disruptive solutions to manage water consumption, preserve water quality, or maximise recycling and implement closed-loop systems in…

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Eramet tackling construction again at Argentinian lithium property

The first quarter of next year will be a busy one for miner Eramet, which has confirmed it will restart construction at its Argentina lithium plant – work that has been halted for more than 18 months. As part of its fast-track into an energy metals transition and to strike on growth and demand momentum, the French company said the…

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