Kachi lithium brine project, Argentina
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Name of the Project
Kachi lithium brine project.
Location
Catamarca, Argentina.
Project Owner/s
Lithium developer Lake Resources.
Project Description
The Phase 1 definitive feasibility study on Kachi has demonstrated that it is a tier-one project. During this phase, production of 25 000 t/y over a 25-year life-of-mine will be targeted.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
The project boasts a pretax net present value, at an 8% discount rate, of $3.85-billion and an internal rate of return of 25.35%, with a payback of 4.25 years.
Capital Expenditure
Estimated initial capital expenditure for Phase 1 is $1.38-billion.
Planned Start/End Date
Kachi is targeting first lithium in 2027, with the ramp-up to full capacity by the end of 2028.
Latest Developments
The company expects to make a final investment decision in the first quarter of 2025.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Lilac Solutions (lithium extraction testwork); Hatch (engineering and design services); and Citi and JP Morgan (finance coordinators of the project).
Contact Details for Project Information
Lake Wells, tel +61 2 9299 9690 or email hello@lakeresources.com.au.
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