The Chinese company Hanaq Group obtained the Environmental Impact Statement (DIA) for its Maiden lithium projectlocated in the Salar de Arizaro in Jump, and is now preparing to start the construction of a pilot plant of 3,000 tons per year of lithium carbonate.
“We are proud to announce that we have obtained the DIA, after successfully completing the right to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) process and the Public Hearing in the community of Tolar Grande”they reported in an official statement.
“This achievement marks a significant advance to complete a pilot plant of 3,000 tons per year of lithium carbonate, the first in Argentina that will use DLE (Direct Lithium Extraction) technology in the largest salt flat in the country,” they added. The final product will be lithium carbonate with a purity greater than 99.6%, used in high-tech batteries.
What is Direct Lithium Extraction (EDL)
Direct Lithium Extraction (EDL), which uses extraction, concentration and purification to extract lithiumaccelerates production times with a more sustainable scheme in the use of resources, compared to conventional extraction methods that are based on solar evaporation and huge pools.
The technique EDL It is much more advantageous than the use of pools, since it allows 90% lithium recoveryrequires half the brine pumping at the same production, allows greater water recycling, has efficient purification through nanofiltration and accelerates production times.
What the Doncella de Salta lithium project is about
He Maiden Project It is located in the Salar de Arizaro, at an altitude of 3,475 meters above sea level. It is located about 440 km from the city of Salta and 75 km west of the town of Tolar Grande, both with access via national and provincial routes.
The project currently covers 33 Exploration and Exploitation concessions, covering a total area of 62,507 hectares. “This significant extension highlights the potential of the project in one of the most promising regions for lithium mining,” he noted. Hanaq Group.
The final product will be lithium carbonate with quality “Battery Grade”. Lithium carbonate will be defined as having a lithium content greater than 99.6% based on LCE (Lithium Carbonate Equivalent). “This quality standard guarantees that our product meets the highest quality indices, suitable for advanced applications in the battery industry,” the company stressed.
Commitment to responsible mining
“Obtaining the EIS is a key step that allows us to move forward with the construction of our Pilot Plant, with the aim of establishing a responsible and sustainable mining model. At Hanaq, we are committed to practices that respect the environment and local communities, and we work daily to bring the Andes to glory.”they celebrated.
“This is just the beginning of an exciting journey towards innovation and sustainability in the lithium mining sector,” they concluded.
Source: Ambito
