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Will Argentina start a lithium battery factory in Latin America?

(Image: Mariano Garcia / Alamy) Argentina will start operations at the first lithium battery cell factory in Latin America before the end of the year. The country aims to boost its position in the region’s electric transport and energy storage markets, and go beyond simply producing the lithium that is critical to their growth.

Why is Argentina a good place to invest in lithium-ion batteries?

This region holds the key to meeting the surging demand for lithium-ion batteries that power EVs and store renewable energy. Argentina, with its vast salt flats, is particularly well-positioned to capitalise on this demand. This region’s extensive salt flats are the result of ancient lakes that have evaporated over millions of years.

Could a new lithium plant add value to Argentina's lithium industry?

A worker at a lithium plant in the Salinas Grandes salt flat in northern Argentina. The country’s lithium production is rising, and a new battery plant will be one of the first facilities to process the metal domestically, with hopes of adding value to its industry. (Image: Mariano Garcia / Alamy)

What is Argentina's lithium potential?

A prime example of Argentina's lithium potential is Galan Lithium's (ASX:GLN) Hombre Muerto West (HMW) project. Located in the heart of Argentina's lithium-rich Salar del Hombre Muerto, this project exemplifies the high-grade, low-impurity brine that makes Argentine lithium so valuable. Key features of the HMW project include: