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2010-2018<\/h2><\/div>
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Creation of Eramine Sudam\u00e9rica S.A.<\/p>\n

Agreement with REMSA and adjudication of mining titles.<\/p>\n

After years of mining exploration, our teams confirmed the feasibility of the project.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2019-2020<\/h2><\/div>
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A pilot-scale project started on-site with two aims: optimizing the production of lithium carbonate at a larger scale and training our teams.<\/p>\n

In February 2020, the Free, Prior and Informed Consent process was conducted, pursuant to the ILO 169 Convention, in which the community expressed its support for the project.<\/p>\n

In April 2020, the Covid-19 global pandemic struck, and the project was halted. Despite this, a strong team of 80 people continues to manage the pilot plant, along with relations with the authorities and communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2021<\/h2><\/div>
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The pilot plant confirmed the quality of the lithium carbonate final product, with a very high level of direct extraction efficiency (90%). It produces lithium carbonate, the perfect final product for the electric vehicles battery industry.<\/p>\n

In November, Eramet partnered with the Chinese iron and steel group Tsingshan to build its production plant.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2022<\/h2><\/div>
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Eramine launched the IRMA<\/strong><\/a> (Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance) process. This international standard is designed to certify responsible mining operations.<\/p>\n

In the first semester of 2022, the construction of the production plant started with the aim of producing its first lithium carbonate in 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2023<\/h2><\/div>
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The construction progressed very quick despite the harsh conditions of La Puna. At the peak of the construction, there were 1,600 workers simultaneously.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2024<\/h2><\/div>
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July: Eramet inaugurates its direct lithium extraction plant in Argentina, becoming the first lithium producer in Argentina and the first European company to produce battery-grade lithium\u00a0\u00a0 carbonate at industrial scale<\/p>\n

October: Eramet acquires 100% of Eramine’s properties in Argentina. This acquisition is expected to open up new markets and consolidate Eramet’s position as Europe’s largest lithium producer.<\/p>\n

December: first non-commercial lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) production.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2025<\/h2><\/div>
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Febrary: First Export of Lithium Carbonate Produced in Salta<\/p>\n<\/div>

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