Pursuit produces first lithium carbonate at Argentina pilot plant
ASX-listed Pursuit Minerals has achieved a key technical milestone with the first production of high-purity lithium carbonate from its 250 t/y pilot plant in Salta, Argentina, marking a major step forward in its Rio Grande Sur project development.
The junior said on Tuesday the facility had begun processing synthetic brine designed to simulate the composition of brines at the Rio Grande Sur project. Initial output yielded 98.9% lithium carbonate, with the company now focused on refining purity levels to battery-grade standards.
“This is an outstanding milestone for Pursuit and a defining moment in the evolution of our Rio Grande Sur project,” commented MD and CEO Aaron Revelle.
“Successfully producing high-purity lithium carbonate places us among a very select group of ASX-listed companies to have achieved this level of technical and operational execution. It is a clear validation of our flowsheet, our team, and our strategy to deliver scalable, cost-effective lithium production. With this achievement, we’ve taken a major step forward in unlocking long-term value and positioning Pursuit as a serious contender in the global lithium supply chain.”
Pursuit plans to relocate the pilot plant to the project site and build low-cost test ponds to process brine extracted directly from the Maria Magdalena tenement. The company is progressing permitting activities for this next phase and is preparing to distribute the first samples of lithium carbonate to interested parties to support offtake discussions.
The Rio Grande Sur project is located in one of the world’s most active lithium-producing regions, Pursuit said, pointing out that Argentina continued to draw global attention. The company is leveraging the favourable backdrop to advance feasibility work on a potential Stage 2 expansion targeting 5 000 t/y of lithium carbonate. It is also exploring complementary acquisition opportunities to expand its footprint in the region.
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