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Lithium Americas / Allkem Cauchari-Olaroz Brine Project (Argentina)

Operated by Arcadium Lithium plc (Rio Tinto acquisition 2024)AR · Jujuy Provincemining

Cauchari-Olaroz lithium brine operation in the Puna region of Jujuy Province, Argentina; high-altitude salt lake at ~4,000m elevation. Operated by Minera Exar (49% Ganfeng Lithium, 44.8% Lithium Argentina [formerly Lithium Americas], 6.2% JEMSE — Jujuy provincial government). First production commenced 2023; target capacity 40,000 tonnes/year LCE. Argentina's second operational lithium brine project (after Livent's Fenix/Salta operation). Benefits from Milei government's RIGI investment regime (30-year stability, 25% corporate tax). Source: Lithium Americas disclosures; Reuters 2023.

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