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Allkem Limited Achieves First Production at Olaroz Stage 2 Lithium Facility
Allkem Limited (ASX|TSX: AKE), a leading lithium producer, is pleased to announce that Stage 2 of the Olaroz Lithium Facility has achieved first production. Wet lithium carbonate cake has been produced at the filter presses, marking a significant milestone for the company.
Key Points:
The Olaroz Stage 2 development has a nameplate capacity of 25,000 tonnes per year of technical grade lithium carbonate.
The Olaroz Lithium Facility is managed by Sales de Jujuy SA, a joint venture between Allkem, Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“TTC”), and JEMSE.
With the first production achieved and mechanical completion at 99. 5% completion, the company will focus on completing the commissioning process.
The commissioning process will involve progressively increasing production volumes and product quality over a 12-18 month ramp up period.
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Upon completion, the combined Olaroz Stage 1 and Stage 2 infrastructure will have a nameplate capacity of approximately 42,500 tonnes per year of lithium carbonate.
The Olaroz Stage 2 project involved the construction of additional brine wells, evaporation ponds, lime plants, and other services.
The facility is intended to supply up to 9,500 tonnes per year of technical grade lithium carbonate feedstock to Allkem's Naraha lithium hydroxide plant, which is a joint venture between Allkem and TTC.
Allkem's Managing Director and CEO, Martin Perez de Solay, expressed his pride in achieving this milestone, stating, "We are very proud to have achieved the milestone of first production at Olaroz Stage 2 proving the operational viability of the carbonation process. The successful expansion of Olaroz reflects our growth strategy and our commitment to ensuring the long-term social and economic sustainability of our business for customers and stakeholders. This achievement demonstrates the expertise of our team, who will now focus on completion of the commissioning and ramp up to full capacity. "
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