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Monday, Oct 05, 2026

Eramet Plans Major Lithium Expansion Under Argentina’s RIGI Program

French miner Eramet said it will apply under the Large Investment Incentive Regime to expand its Centenario-Ratones lithium operation in Salta, strengthening Argentina’s role in commercial-scale direct lithium extraction.

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