Olaroz is our key brine-based lithium facility in Jujuy Province in Argentina, supplying lithium carbonate to global customers since 2014.  

Through a joint venture with Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC), we have 66.5% ownership of Olaroz, one of our largest brine-based lithium facilities, supplying high-quality lithium carbonate to global customers since 2014. It is one of the world’s largest operational lithium brine operations. At Olaroz, we first concentrate brine-based lithium using evaporation ponds and then produce technical and battery-grade lithium carbonate. Our brine-based lithium supplies high-quality lithium chemicals across the globe. 

Olaroz certificates

Olaroz Quality Management IQNET Certificate
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Olaroz Environmental Management IRAM Certificate
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Olaroz Occupational Health and Safety IQNET Certificate
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Olaroz Occupational Health and Safety IRAM Certificate
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Olaroz Quality Management IQNET Certificate
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Olaroz Quality Management IRAM Certificate
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66.5%

Ownership

Lithium carbonate

Product

42.5ktpa

Production

2014

Started

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