CleanTech Lithium (CTL), an exploration and development company advancing lithium projects in Chile, has commenced production of lithium chloride eluate at its Copiapó processing plant, a part of the Laguna Verde project.
The plant has a design capacity of one tonne of lithium carbonate equivalent per month. The company plans to ship its produce to North America for conversion into battery-grade lithium carbonate.
"Our pilot plant has commenced operation with the first volume of lithium chloride eluate produced," said the company's CEO Aldo Boitano.
"The pilot plant positions CTL as a leader in the sector and in Chile, with first eluate production representing a significant milestone for the company."
In the initial stages of the project, CleanTech plans to offer samples of the product to potential strategic partners such as major auto and battery manufacturers, in preparation for off-take agreements.
Theodor Lisovoy, Editor in Chief of the European bureau, Rough&Polished
