Nemaska Lithium announced on Monday that it had completed the acquisition of the land on which to build its future lithium hydroxide manufacturing facility, which will advance the battery sector dear to the Legault government’s hearts earlier in the year.
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“The year 2023 got off to a strong start with the land acquisition for our future lithium hydroxide production facility. We would like to highlight the collaboration with the Bécancour Industrial and Port Park Company as well as the work of our team. This is a very important milestone for Nemaska Lithium,” Nemaska Lithium CEO Spiro Pippos said in a press release on Monday.
Construction will start in the next few months.
Whabouchi mine
This critical step will allow the spodumene extraction project at the Whabouchi Mine in North-du-Québec to advance to lithium hydroxide conversion at Bécancour.
In its press release, Nemaska Lithium claims it will be the first lithium hydroxide production facility in the country.
“With its integrated project from ore extraction to lithium hydroxide production, Nemaska Lithium will become a major player in the battery sector and an integral part of the transport electrification value chain,” emphasizes -your.