North America's 1st electrochemical lithium refining facility opens in B.C.
Canada's first electrochemical lithium refining facility has opened in Delta, British Columbia, marking a significant step in securing critical minerals for the renewable energy transition. The facility aims to reduce Canada's reliance on China for lithium refining.
A new electrochemical lithium refining facility has opened in Delta, British Columbia, Canada. The facility, operated by Mangrove Lithium, is North America's first and aims to reduce the continent's reliance on China for lithium refining. Lithium is a critical mineral used in battery production and the renewable energy transition. Currently, about 75% of the world's lithium is mined in South America and Australia, and about 75% of it is refined in China. The Canadian government has designated lithium as a critical mineral and is working to secure supply chains amid rising trade tensions. The facility is expected to start producing natural-grade materials by summer and will help Canada develop a lithium supply chain.
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