Annual Lithia Output to double to 440,000 ton after a new project by Altura

Published: Nov 13, 2017 11:56

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Altura Mining released an announcement on Monday that it had approved an extension project in Pilbara.

SHANGHAI, Nov 13 (SMM) – Altura Mining released an announcement on Monday that it had approved an extension project in Pilbara, which would bring the annual output of 6% Lithia from 220,000 ton, the initial capacity, to 440,000. The first output of the other factory will be within 17 months after the final decision of investment by the company.

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