{
  "id": 11215091,
  "title": "French miner Eramet considers US$350-million lithium expansion in Argentina",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/french-miner-eramet-considers-us-350-million-lithium-expansion-in",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T14:54:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Buenos Aires Times",
    "slug": "buenos-aires-times",
    "url": "https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/economy/french-miner-eramet-considers-us350-million-lithium-expansion-in-argentina.phtml"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "French mining conglomerate Eramet is set to submit a proposal for a US$350 million expansion of its Centenario-Ratones lithium project located in Argentina's Salta province. The proposed addition would increase the plant's annual production of lithium carbonate, a crucial component for electric vehicle batteries, from 24,000 tonnes to 35,000 tonnes. Eramet's expansion plans align with President Javier Milei's 'Argentina Week' investment roadshow, with company CEO Christel Bories meeting with Argentine officials and President Milei. The expansion could be approved before the end of 2027, contingent on a final investment decision. Eramet, which holds a 27 percent stake in the company, has been operating in Argentina since 2011 and has already invested US$950 million in the initial direct lithium extraction plant. The expansion would further solidify Eramet's commitment to Argentina's growing role in the global lithium industry.",
  "summary": "French companies moving forward with projects in the lithium sector; Company executives met with members of Argentina's delegation during investment roadshow in Paris. Leer más",
  "key_points": [
    "Eramet to propose US$350M expansion of Centenario-Ratones lithium project in Argentina",
    "Expansion would increase lithium carbonate production from 24,000 to 35,000 tonnes annually",
    "CEO Christel Bories meets Argentine officials during President Milei's investment roadshow"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}