International Lithium Association (ILiA)

The latest Lithium Voice is out today in English, Spanish and Chinese!  It is packed with interesting facts, news and views about #lithium. Read about how lithium is produced from salars in South America; find out more about how lithium was first discovered; hear Daniel Jimenez Schuster's views on recent market developments in South America and S&P Global’s views from North America; Project Blue’s views from Europe; and discover the views of Dr David Boutt from University of Massachusetts Amherst. Also in this issue an interview with the Secretary of Mining of #Argentina, Dr Luis E. Lucero! Our thanks for their support for this edition to Rowan Halkes, Andrew Hughes and Evi Petavratzi at the British Geological Survey; and also David Merriman at Project Blue, Adriana Carvalho at S&P Global Commodity Insights, Daniel Jimenez Schuster at iLiMarkets, Thomas Butcher, Astrid Karamira, and Mark de Boer at Albemarle Corporation. #BatteryRawMaterials #lithiumbattery #criticalrawmaterials #energytransition

The International Lithium Association (ILiA) is delighted to welcome ERC Evolution Limited as an Associate Member.   Rouha Hussaina, Director at ERC Evolution Limited provided the following description: “ERCE Group of companies has been providing independent and technical consultancy services to the global energy industry since 1970s. We undertake engineering studies and due diligence for international assets relating to production and/or injection of fluids into subsurface. We work in industries including oil and gas, lithium brines, carbon capture and storage. ERCE is renowned for their work as a bridge between projects and stakeholders, including sources of finance.”   For more information please visit: https://lnkd.in/e7SdmYGD #ILiA #lithium

Read the ILiA October 2024 Newsletter Below

ILiA will be attending the North East Future Resources Conference on the 7th of November in Newcastle, UK. Roland Chavasse will be joining a panel discussing resilient and sustainable end-to-end battery supply chains.  Members of the International Lithium Association (ILiA) are entitled to discounts on tickets, please contact Julia Watson for further details #ILiA #Lithium

Our thanks to the panelists from Zelandez, Summit Nanotech and Eramine Sudamérica S.A. for a very interesting webinar on #brine reinjection held on October 22nd. Over 300 guests joined the panelists to discuss this important topic and a recent white paper by Zelandez.     The recording can be watched again at https://lnkd.in/dWxbWA-j and the white paper by Zelandez can be downloaded at https://lnkd.in/eJ4xZ4PA.    Our thanks to the panelists:  Stuart Weston Marcelo Stainoh Stefan W. Amanda Hall Clint Van Marrewijk Azul María Giménez Moreno Roland Chavasse #lithium #brine #salars

Last week ILiA attended Panorama Minero’s Lithium in South America 2024 event in #Argentina and used the opportunity to host an exclusive networking lunch in #Salta, hosted by our Secretary General, Roland Chavasse, and our Operations Manager and South American Representative, Jorge Mora Ch..   These intimate gatherings, held around the world, are just one of the many benefits of ILiA membership. They provide a unique platform for meaningful connections and knowledge exchange within the lithium industry.   If you'd like to learn more about membership and how your company can benefit, feel free to reach out to us!   Thanks for joining us in Salta Alejandro Moro, Ricardo Piethe, Letícia Simionato, Adriana Bekerman, Jorge Ignacio Cornejo, Alejandra Peñaloza, Natalia Rojo, Cristian Patricio Salinas Talamilla, Jorge Vilte, Rodrigo Frías, Pablo Sebastian Machado, Nehuen Alonso, Natalia Perez, Noelia Salice, Pamela Murillo and special guest Emilio López King! #networking #members #lithium #litio #LitioEnSudamerica2024

Next week, the International Lithium Association (ILiA) is hosting a FREE public webinar on lithium brine reinjection, a critically important subject for anyone involved in #direct_lithium_extraction (DLE)! October 22nd Time: 16:00 CET, 10:00 ET Register at: https://lnkd.in/en5hXS8Q The panellists from Zelandez, Summit Nanotech and Eramine Sudamérica S.A. will discuss the key concepts and share best practices for recycling and reinjecting #lithium #brine into #salars. This event builds on the recent publication of a white paper exploring this important topic written by Zelandez which is available at https://lnkd.in/eJ4xZ4PA.

We welcome Meredith Bandy from Albemarle Corporation to the Executive Committee of the International Lithium Association (ILiA). Meredith is Vice President, Investor Relations & Sustainability at Albemarle, a post she has held for almost 5 years. Prior to joining the lithium industry, she enjoyed 15 years of Wall Street experience. Meredith leads strategies that improve equity valuations, shareholdings, and stakeholder relationships. “By promoting global teamwork, I enhance employee engagement and build a culture of belonging that is supportive, efficient, and productive”, she explained to ILiA. We look forward to working with Meredith on the Executive Committee! #ILiA #lithium #lithiumcentury

The ILiA team visited Associate Member, Akcoat, in Turkiye last month. Akcoat, is the world's second-largest enamel coating manufacturer. The ILiA team thanks you for your kind hospitality and generosity of time when we visited your facilities.    “The Akcoat R&D facility is really most remarkable and it was a very educational visit for us, and quite the perfect industrial experience to top off our team workshop in Turkiye” - Roland Chavasse   We are very fortunate to have Akcoat as a member of ILiA and we look forward to working with you and supporting your growth for many years to come. Lithium is involved in the smelting process, facilitating both smelting and electrostatic behaviour. Önder Aksu, Oznur Iskefiyeli, Selcuk Bulut Yazan, Özge KARACA, Murat Halat, HÜSEYİN KİRİŞCİ, Anand Sheth, Roland Chavasse, Astrid Karamira, Julia Watson, Jorge Mora Ch. , Conor Fincham

The International Lithium Association (ILiA) team met in Istanbul, Türkiye, in September for an in-person strategy workshop. During the week, the team discussed ILiA’s vision, mission and upcoming projects. ILiA’s Founding Chairman Anand Sheth said “Our team is usually spread across five continents, so it is fantastic when we can get together and it’s always very productive. We look forward to sharing the results of our workshop with our members and stakeholders. #ILiA #lithium Roland Chavasse Julia Watson Jorge Mora Ch. Astrid Karamira Conor Fincham