Abstract :
Amid the captivating sky of the Lithium Triangle, lithium (Li) brine ores are unconventional, complex deposits, where the ore occurs under its ionic form as Li+ within the brine resources of aquifers situated beneath salt pans and lagoons in...
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Abstract :
Amid the captivating sky of the Lithium Triangle, lithium (Li) brine ores are unconventional, complex deposits, where the ore occurs under its ionic form as Li+ within the brine resources of aquifers situated beneath salt pans and lagoons in endorheic and arid Andean regions. Argentine Li brine ores grade range between means of 321 – 883 mg/l in advanced mining projects. As of today, the Li brine resources (including measured, indicated, and inferred resources types) in the Argentine Andes are estimated to be approximately 183.27 million metric tonnes of LCE (Lithium Carbonate Equivalent), and the Li production totalized 45,943 tonnes of LCE in 2023. Although these deposits align remarkably with the attributes of an “ideal” ore deposit, only a limited number of mines currently exploit these seemingly ideal resources. This research aims to address the enigma behind this apparent paradox and undertakes a comprehensive exploration of this perplexing puzzle, delving into the he
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