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Sal de Vida lithium-potash brine project, Argentina

10th May 2013

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Sal de Vida lithium-potash brine project, Argentina.

Client
Galaxy Resources and the Korea Consortium, comprising Kores, LG International and GS Caltex.

Project Description
A definitive feasibility study (DFS) completed on the Sal de Vida lithium-potash brine project has confirmed the potential for a low-cost, long-life operation.

A recently announced maiden Joint Ore Reserves Committee-compliant reserve estimate of 1.1-million tonnes of retrievable lithium carbonate equivalent and 4.2-million tonnes of potassium chloride (potash or KCI) equivalent supports production of 25 000 t/y of battery-grade lithium carbonate and 95 000 t/y of potash over a 40-year period.

The development of the project will include evaporation ponds, a battery-grade lithium carbonate plant and a potash plant.

Value
The total capital cost of the project is estimated at $369.2-million.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Galaxy will reserve making a final investment decision on Sal de Vida until after its Jiangsu lithium carbonate plant, in China, reaches a cash flow positive status on a sustained basis.

The company has received funding commitments from its Sal de Vida joint venture partners.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Galaxy Resources, tel +61 8 9215 1700, fax +61 8 9215 1799 or email reception@galaxylithium.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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