POSCO completes upstream process of 2nd lithium plant in Argentina
POSCO Holdings has completed the upstream process of its second brine lithium plant at the Hombre Muerto Salt Flat in Argentina, laying the groundwork for an annual production capacity of 50,000 tons of lithium hydroxide, eight years after acquiring mining rights to the site. POSCO Holdings held a completion ceremony for the upstream process on Tuesday (local time) near the salt flat, located at…
POSCO Holdings has successfully completed the upstream process of its second brine lithium plant in Argentina, located at the Hombre Muerto Salt Flat. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the company, as it brings the annual production capacity to 50,000 tons of lithium hydroxide. The completion ceremony, held on Tuesday, was attended by POSCO Group Chairman Chang In-hwa, POSCO Argentina President Park Hyun, Argentine presidential chief of staff Karina Milei, and Korean Ambassador to Argentina Lee Chong-hwa.
Chang expressed his pride in overcoming numerous challenges in the extreme environment at 4,000 meters above sea level, emphasizing the company's commitment to proactively securing competitive resources and turning them into production and profitability for stable lithium supply.
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