Lithium permit freeze limited to new projects, Argentina province says

https://www.mining.com/web/lithium-permit-freeze-limited-to-new-projects-argentina-province-says/

Both Argentina and Chile have taken action that impacts brine production in those countries.

As the production of lithium carbonate depends heavily on lithium extracted by this method, a new source of it would be desirable.

That may mean extraction from brine, oil or clay but they may find that difficult to do.

The processing of lithium carbonate from hard rock is a tried and tested method. The Tianqi Refinery (was Galaxy) in Jiangsu, China has been doing it for over ten years.

The creation of a lithium refinery in North America is something none of the big players is even considering AFAIK.

The half built carbonate plant at NAL might then attract new interest from major players that want stability and reliability in a safe jurisdiction.

http://en.tianqilithium.com/business/produce.html