Our Güemes facility in Salta, Argentina produces concentrated lithium chloride in solid form from high-quality brine sourced from the Salar del Hombre Muerto. The lithium chloride produced at Güemes supports the manufacture of lithium metal, which serves as feedstock for our butyllithium production facilities in Bessemer City (US), Bromborough (UK) and Zhangjiagang (China). 

Güemes certificates

Güemes Environmental Management Certificate
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Güemes Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
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Güemes Quality Management IATF Certificate
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Güemes Quality Management ISO Certificate
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