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Greenbushes spodumene mine expansion project, Australia

5th May 2017

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Greenbushes spodumene mine expansion project.

Location
Western Australia.

Client
Talison, a joint venture between Albemarle Corporation and Tianqi Lithium Corporation.

Project Description
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.

The expansion is intended to more than double the lithium carbonate equivalent capacity at Greenbushes from 80 000 t/y to about 165 000 t/y, of which Albemarle has a 50% interest in the offtake.

Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Commissioning of the expansion is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2019.

Latest Developments
Talison has approved the expansion of lithium concentrate production at its Greenbushes spodumene mine.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
Albemarle Corporation senior director for communications Susan Richardson, tel +1 980 299 5672 or
email susan.richardson@albemarle.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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