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# 锂精炼战：西侧基础设施分析 (第一部分)

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## 第一部分 – 西方锂精炼基础设施：澳大利亚、智利和美国的生产目标分析与信息不对称

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* [第一部分 – 西方锂精炼基础设施：澳大利亚、智利和美国的生产目标分析与信息不对称](#%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%80%E9%83%A8%E5%88%86_%E2%80%93_%E8%A5%BF%E6%96%B9%E9%94%82%E7%B2%BE%E7%82%BC%E5%9F%BA%E7%A1%80%E8%AE%BE%E6%96%BD%EF%BC%9A%E6%BE%B3%E5%A4%A7%E5%88%A9%E4%BA%9A%E3%80%81%E6%99%BA%E5%88%A9%E5%92%8C%E7%BE%8E%E5%9B%BD%E7%9A%84%E7%94%9F%E4%BA%A7%E7%9B%AE%E6%A0%87%E5%88%86%E6%9E%90%E4%B8%8E%E4%BF%A1%E6%81%AF%E4%B8%8D%E5%AF%B9%E7%A7%B0)[澳大利亚、智利和美国的锂精炼：以生产目标信息不对称为特征的格局](#%E6%BE%B3%E5%A4%A7%E5%88%A9%E4%BA%9A%E3%80%81%E6%99%BA%E5%88%A9%E5%92%8C%E7%BE%8E%E5%9B%BD%E7%9A%84%E9%94%82%E7%B2%BE%E7%82%BC%EF%BC%9A%E4%BB%A5%E7%94%9F%E4%BA%A7%E7%9B%AE%E6%A0%87%E4%BF%A1%E6%81%AF%E4%B8%8D%E5%AF%B9%E7%A7%B0%E4%B8%BA%E7%89%B9%E5%BE%81%E7%9A%84%E6%A0%BC%E5%B1%80)

* [在建或扩建项目的名义产能及建设进度（2025–2027）](#%E5%9C%A8%E5%BB%BA%E6%88%96%E6%89%A9%E5%BB%BA%E9%A1%B9%E7%9B%AE%E7%9A%84%E5%90%8D%E4%B9%89%E4%BA%A7%E8%83%BD%E5%8F%8A%E5%BB%BA%E8%AE%BE%E8%BF%9B%E5%BA%A6%EF%BC%882025%E2%80%932027%EF%BC%89)
* [智利精炼能力：宣布的投资和未披露的指标（2025–2027）](#%E6%99%BA%E5%88%A9%E7%B2%BE%E7%82%BC%E8%83%BD%E5%8A%9B%EF%BC%9A%E5%AE%A3%E5%B8%83%E7%9A%84%E6%8A%95%E8%B5%84%E5%92%8C%E6%9C%AA%E6%8A%AB%E9%9C%B2%E7%9A%84%E6%8C%87%E6%A0%87%EF%BC%882025%E2%80%932027%EF%BC%89)
* [澳大利亚的采购协议：合同不对称性及产能削减的影响](#%E6%BE%B3%E5%A4%A7%E5%88%A9%E4%BA%9A%E7%9A%84%E9%87%87%E8%B4%AD%E5%8D%8F%E8%AE%AE%EF%BC%9A%E5%90%88%E5%90%8C%E4%B8%8D%E5%AF%B9%E7%A7%B0%E6%80%A7%E5%8F%8A%E4%BA%A7%E8%83%BD%E5%89%8A%E5%87%8F%E7%9A%84%E5%BD%B1%E5%93%8D)
* [智利的对冲协议：正式公告与工业运营之间的差异](#%E6%99%BA%E5%88%A9%E7%9A%84%E5%AF%B9%E5%86%B2%E5%8D%8F%E8%AE%AE%EF%BC%9A%E6%AD%A3%E5%BC%8F%E5%85%AC%E5%91%8A%E4%B8%8E%E5%B7%A5%E4%B8%9A%E8%BF%90%E8%90%A5%E4%B9%8B%E9%97%B4%E7%9A%84%E5%B7%AE%E5%BC%82)
* [表格：采购协议及声明的产量（智利）](#%E8%A1%A8%E6%A0%BC%EF%BC%9A%E9%87%87%E8%B4%AD%E5%8D%8F%E8%AE%AE%E5%8F%8A%E5%A3%B0%E6%98%8E%E7%9A%84%E4%BA%A7%E9%87%8F%EF%BC%88%E6%99%BA%E5%88%A9%EF%BC%89)
* [美国的 Off-take 协议：供应多元化与量化参数](#%E7%BE%8E%E5%9B%BD%E7%9A%84_Off-take_%E5%8D%8F%E8%AE%AE%EF%BC%9A%E4%BE%9B%E5%BA%94%E5%A4%9A%E5%85%83%E5%8C%96%E4%B8%8E%E9%87%8F%E5%8C%96%E5%8F%82%E6%95%B0)
* [表格：美国重点司法管辖区锂精炼厂的采购协议（聚焦美国）](#%E8%A1%A8%E6%A0%BC%EF%BC%9A%E7%BE%8E%E5%9B%BD%E9%87%8D%E7%82%B9%E5%8F%B8%E6%B3%95%E7%AE%A1%E8%BE%96%E5%8C%BA%E9%94%82%E7%B2%BE%E7%82%BC%E5%8E%82%E7%9A%84%E9%87%87%E8%B4%AD%E5%8D%8F%E8%AE%AE%EF%BC%88%E8%81%9A%E7%84%A6%E7%BE%8E%E5%9B%BD%EF%BC%89)
* [> 系统验证层](#%3E_%E7%B3%BB%E7%BB%9F%E9%AA%8C%E8%AF%81%E5%B1%82)
* [I.](#I)
* [II.](#II)
* [III.](#III)
* [IV.](#IV)
* [V.](#V)

### 澳大利亚、智利和美国的锂精炼：以生产目标信息不对称为特征的格局

2026年2月19日，**Albemarle** 宣布完全暂停其Kemerton氢氧化锂工厂的运营，将名义产能从50,000吨/年降至零。公司以从硬岩生产非盈利性为由做出此决定，估计关闭成本为8.2亿美元，并预计2027年将产生进一步亏损。该项目原计划于2029年扩建至75,000吨/年，现已取消。官方报告未披露闲置工厂的名义产能，也未详细说明导致暂停的具体技术或经济指标。

由**Covalent Lithium** 拥有的Kwinana精炼厂于2025年8月15日启动氢氧化锂生产，声明名义产能为50,000吨/年。据行业来源，该工厂于2025年7月完成调试，18个月内达到100%产能。2026年报告指出，爬坡期出现延迟，与有机排放问题相关。公司未公开具体原因或解决时间表。澳大利亚政府拨款3,000万澳元支持行业产能保持热态，但公开文件未明确说明该资金是否惠及**Covalent Lithium** 项目。

由**Tianqi Lithium** 和 **IGO** 管理的Kwinana精炼厂自2022年5月运营，名义产能为24,000吨/年，2025年实现35%产能利用率，第四季度产量为2,126吨。**IGO** 在2025年确认了7,000-9,000万美元的减值，与产能低于名义水平相关，并在2024年将其持股价值下降49%。第二阶段（Train 2）建设于2025年1月1日暂停，因难以达到第一阶段产能。未公布重启时间表。

由**Wesfarmers** 和 **SQM** 推动的Kwinana精炼厂项目，原计划与**Covalent Lithium** 项目区分，2024年2月完成度达64%，原定2025年中期投产。2025年7月，该工厂由**Covalent Lithium** 启用。公司通讯未澄清两个项目是否并行或存在替代关系。**Wesfarmers/SQM** 项目的名义产能未明确，且自2024年后无进一步进展信息。

由**PLS Group Limited** 在Pilgangoora推进的项目，声明氢氧化锂名义产能为3,000吨/年，自2025年起运营。公开报告未包含进展状态或扩张计划。

## 在建或扩建项目的名义产能及建设进度（2025–2027）

项目
业主
名义产能
建设进度
预计投产时间

Kwinana炼油厂（Covalent Lithium）
Covalent Lithium
50,000吨/年
2025年8月15日投产；18个月内达到名义产能
2026

Kwinana炼油厂（Tianqi/IGO）
Tianqi Lithium, IGO
24,000吨/年（Train 1）
Train 2建设暂停；2025年产能利用率达35%
未披露

Kwinana炼油厂（Wesfarmers/SQM）
Wesfarmers, SQM
未披露
由Covalent Lithium于2025年7月启动；Wesfarmers/SQM 2024年后无更新
2025

Kemerton炼油厂（Albemarle）
Albemarle
25,000吨/年（Train 1）
2026年2月暂停运营；产能降至0
未披露

Pilgangoora炼油厂（PLS Group）
PLS Group
3,000吨/年
2025年投产
2025

估计显示，澳大利亚氢氧化锂产量到2029年将达到564.78千吨LCE当量，2024-2029年复合年增长率（CAGR）为23.51%。近期运营数据——Albemarle在Kemerton的停工以及Tianqi/IGO在Kwinana的产能利用率不足35%——表明这些扩张目标与当前实际产量存在差距。政府3000万澳元支持计划的官方文件未明确资金在各运营困难项目间的具体分配。

> **[情报缺口]**企业报告遗漏关键信息。Covalent Lithium声称18个月内达到名义产能，而Tianqi/IGO在Kwinana的产能利用率仅为35%，但相关技术原因未在财报中披露。此外，澳大利亚政府补贴的条件性要求（如运营重组计划）也缺乏公开文件。

公开数据的分析证实，2025-2027年间主要参与者尚未达到澳大利亚炼油总名义产能，导致化学品产量低于初始目标。

## 智利精炼能力：宣布的投资和未披露的指标（2025–2027）

智利在锂供应中扮演着核心角色，计划在2025至2027年间实施大量投资。然而，扩建或建设中的工厂的名义产能指标存在较大差异，具体取决于所参考的官方来源，有时甚至完全未披露。

合资企业**NovaAndino Litio**（**Codelco**和**SQM**）自2025年12月起在阿塔卡马盐湖运营，体现了这种不对称性。一官方来源将该工厂的名义产能列为**210,000吨碳酸锂/年**，并设定了**2030年300,000吨/年**的目标。其他官方通讯确认了启动但未披露产能数据。该企业结构规定，**Codelco**将通过国家控制至2060年（占51%），**ENAMI**则持有其他项目的股份。

**Salares Altoandinos**项目（阿塔卡马盐湖-阿古ilar、La Isla和Grande盐湖），由**Rio Tinto**主导，投资34.25亿美元，已被**ENAMI**选定。公开的项目文件和运营合同未提及预期的精炼产能。运营计划于2032年启动。

**Maricunga**项目，**Codelco-Rio Tinto**合作项目，初始投资9亿美元。通讯宣布了扩建，但未具体说明最终产品（碳酸锂 vs 氢氧化锂）和名义产能。文件未明确是否将整合精炼厂或仅限于开采。

**Black Giant™**项目，**EnergyX**在安托法加斯塔的项目，已于2025年完成两阶段，宣布通过直接锂提取技术（DLE）实现**52,500吨/年碳酸锂（纯度99.9%）**。提供的数据表明回收率超过94%，水循环利用率达85%。

**Albemarle**于2025年12月完成其La Negra DLE试点工厂验证，报告回收率>94%和水循环利用率85%，投资3000万美元（试点）和2.16亿美元（盐回收）。公司提出在阿塔卡马盐湖的31亿美元DLE项目。未来商业工厂的名义产能未公开。**Albemarle**的DLE项目环境评估文件未说明输出为碳酸锂或氢氧化锂。该公司在智利当前扩建中的工厂产能数据仍属机密。

**SQM**报告称2025年产量为**233,000公吨LCE**（预测：230,000），归因于**NovaAndino Litio SpA**。文件未将该工厂的210,000吨/年名义产能与实际产量233,000公吨 reconciled。

根据**SQM**，阿塔卡马盐湖产能于2025年提升至**64,100吨**，2026年目标为**67,300吨**碳酸锂。报告未区分这些指标是否指开采或精炼，亦未说明是否为名义产能或预期产量。

智利政府与**ENAMI**针对Salares Altoandinos的首个锂特殊运营合同（CEOL）未公开名义产能数据。机构通讯将项目纳入国家控制战略，但未披露合同中包含的精炼产业链细节。

> **[情报缺口]**智利官方通讯呈现指标不一致。针对**NovaAndino**的210,000吨/年名义产能与报告的233,000公吨实际产量差异未附技术说明。关键项目如Salares Altoandinos或Maricunga的名义产能披露犹豫，限制了智利锂供应链的可追溯性。

## 澳大利亚的采购协议：合同不对称性及产能削减的影响

与澳大利亚锂精炼厂相关的采购协议（off-take）在披露水平上存在显著差异。关于产量、持续时间和产能覆盖比例的细节往往不一致或未在公司公告中披露。

**福特汽车公司**与**Liontown Resources**（2022年）签订的协议规定，从Kathleen Valley供应每年150,000吨锂，价值5.45亿美元。文件未明确说明锂是原生锂还是需经精炼厂处理，也未定义该合同占矿山总产能的百分比。

**特斯拉**将两项协议延长至2026年：与**Syrah Resources**（每年8,000吨石墨，至2026年3月16日）以及与**Magnis Energy Technologies**（每年17,500吨AAM，含35,000吨期权）。公司公告将Syrah协议与Kwinana的活性材料生产关联，但未明确石墨来源（本地或进口）。与**Magnis**的协议未提及锂或生产设施。

关于**Tianqi Lithium Kwinana**项目的文件显示，第一阶段计划产能为每年24,000吨，第二阶段于2025年中断，仅完成50%。 **TLEA**声明Kwinana年产量为24,000吨，但未说明数据是当前产量还是未来预测。2026年授予**SIMPEC**的1.1亿澳大利亚元合同未明确项目阶段。

**Cobalt Blue**宣布与美国、日本和法国客户就其Kwinana钴精炼厂（每年3,000吨）的70%产能签署意向书（非约束性）。公告未提及与锂产业链的协同效应。 **PLS**在Kwinana的Mid-Stream设施与**Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Technology**的协议未明确供应材料（锂或钴）。

**Albemarle Kemerton**精炼厂（2026年2月11日关闭）使市场减少了48,000吨LCE名义产能。该设施原计划2026年产能为22,000吨，但未达目标；2024年因运营成本已将产能削减至25,000吨/年。

> **[情报缺口]**聚合数据显示声明产能与合同数据存在脱节。 **TLEA**声明Kwinana年产量为24,000吨，但第二阶段建设中断且**SIMPEC**（2026年）合同未明确工作范围。历史报告显示2023年Kwinana生产50,000吨氢氧化锂，但未区分成品与半成品。

## 智利的对冲协议：正式公告与工业运营之间的差异

美国汽车制造商签订的合同分析显示，其策略正转向美国、澳大利亚和智利的供应商。然而，这些合同的时间和数量指标在披露细节方面存在局限。

**现代汽车**与**SQM**签订了长期协议，用于锂氢氧化物，协议基于**SQM**预计2025年每年10万吨的生产能力。但无官方文件说明该产能中有多少比例绑定给现代汽车，也未明确协议的具体期限。

**比亚迪**与**SQM Salar SA**签订了每年11,244吨碳酸锂的协议，有效期至2030年，同时关联了一个价值2.9亿美元的安托法加斯塔电池阴极工厂项目。该项目目前已被推迟。企业公告中提到锂价下跌。同样，曾拥有**SQM**优先采购权的**青山控股**，已取消了安托法加斯塔磷酸铁（LFP）生产项目的2.33亿美元计划。智利官方通讯未披露这些协议的当前法律状态（是否终止或冻结）。

**福特**有两个协议：**Albemarle**（2026年起5年内供应10万吨氢氧化锂）和**Nemaska Lithium**（11年内每年供应13,000吨）。与**Albemarle**的协议文件未明确说明产品是否完全来自智利工厂。**Albemarle**在智利获得了24万吨/年（LME）的产能提升；公开记录未确认该额外产能是否已投产或处于审批阶段。

**CleanTech Lithium**持有拉格纳绿项目（153平方公里）的40年CEOL协议。公开数据未显示商业生产启动。2026年3月，智利政府批准了另外五个采矿协议，但未披露产量目标或最终买家名单。

## 表格：采购协议及声明的产量（智利）

买方公司
供应商
产量（吨/年）
产品
期限
关联项目状态

 Hyundai
 SQM
 未披露
 氢氧化锂
 未披露
 未记录

 BYD
 SQM Salar SA
 11.244
 碳酸锂
 2023–2030
 延期

 BYD 和 Tsingshan
 SQM
 未披露
 碳酸锂
 2023–2030
 未实现

 Ford
 Albemarle
 100.000（总计5年）
 氢氧化锂
 2026–2030
 未说明来源

 Ford
 Nemaska Lithium
 13.000
 氢氧化锂+锂辉石
 2026–2036
 未记录

 CleanTech Lithium
 智利国家
 未披露
 绿色湖
 2026–2066
 未记录生产

合资企业 **NovaAndino Litio**（**Codelco** 和 **SQM**，2025年12月）报告称，2031-2060年期间的生产目标为280,000–300,000吨/年。合资企业文件和智利最高法院（已批准该协议）的公告中，均未提及该产能的商业去向或已签订的采购协议。

## 美国的 Off-take 协议：供应多元化与量化参数

美国汽车制造商签订的合同分析凸显了向美国、澳大利亚和智利供应商多元化采购的策略。然而，这些合同的时间和量化指标却存在披露细节的局限性。

**Tesla** 于 2026 年 1 月 15 日完成德克萨斯州 Robstown 精炼厂建设，宣布投资 10 亿美元，产能足以支持每年生产 100 万辆电动汽车。文件中未包含独立的酸基工艺能源效率指标。特斯拉与 **Piedmont Lithium** 的协议规定供应 125,000 吨锂辉石（2023-2025）；报告未说明该供应量占 Robstown 需求的百分比。与 **Liontown Resources** 的协议（2024 年 100,000 吨；2025-2029 年 150,000 吨/年）未明确材料的专属目的地。

**Ford** 目标是 2026 年前确保 200 万辆电动汽车的锂供应。与 **Ioneer** 的协议涵盖 15 年内每年 7,000 吨锂辉石（内华达州 Rhyolite Ridge）供应。文件未说明锂是原矿供应还是需经精炼厂处理，也未定义该合同占矿场总产能的百分比。同时，与 **Albemarle**（2026-2030 年超过 100,000 吨氢氧化锂，来源 USA/FTA）和 **SQM** 的协议均未披露年度产量分配细节。

**General Motors** 与 Thacker Pass（内华达州）第一阶段年产 40,000 吨碳酸锂的 100% 采购协议为期 15 年。该项目计划第二阶段产能提升至 80,000 吨/年，获联邦 22.6 亿美元贷款支持。公司已投资 6.5 亿美元于 **Lithium Americas**。文件未提及 GM 是否承诺采购第二阶段产出，也未详述联邦贷款在开采与精炼间的分配。

其他北美项目： **Stardust Power** 获得俄克拉荷马州炼厂环境许可，但未披露产能； **Mangrove Lithium**（不列颠哥伦比亚省 Delta）声明产能相当于 25,000 辆电动车/年，但未提及具体 off-take 协议。 **Rio Tinto** 在 Maricunga 投资 9 亿美元（年产 50,000 吨碳酸锂），未公布产量商业用途。

## 表格：美国重点司法管辖区锂精炼厂的采购协议（聚焦美国）

公司
项目/供应商
地理区域
体积/声明容量
提供细节

Tesla
Robstown Refinery
USA
1百万辆电动车/年（产能）
供应覆盖未具体说明

Tesla
Piedmont Lithium
Australia
125,000吨（总计3年）
2023-2025年交付

Tesla
Liontown Resources
Australia
最高达150,000吨/年
2024-2029年

Ford
Ioneer (Rhyolite Ridge)
USA
7,000吨/年碳酸锂
2025年底开始（5年）

Ford
Liontown
Australia
最高达150,000吨/年
从2024年开始

Ford
Albemarle
USA/FTA
100,000吨（总计）氢氧化锂
2026-2030年

General Motors
Thacker Pass
USA
40,000吨/年碳酸锂
15年（覆盖第一阶段100%）

美国采购协议的映射证实了产业战略向近岸外包和友岸外包倾斜。然而，供应覆盖比率和工厂启动时间表等细节的缺失，限制了对美国工业需求中实际脱离亚洲控制的份额进行量化。

**第一部分结束 – 本报告将延续第二部分。**

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## > 系统验证层

通过可重复的查询检查数据、来源和影响。

* [在Google上验证：Albemarle Kemerton工厂的额定容量](https://www.google.com/search?q=Albemarle+impianto+Kemerton+capacit%C3%A0+nominale)

* [在Bing上验证：Covalent Lithium Kwinana 2025年产量](https://www.bing.com/search?q=Covalent+Lithium+Kwinana+produzione+2025)

* [在Yandex上验证：IGO Tianqi Lithium 2025减值](https://yandex.com/search/?text=IGO+Tianqi+Lithium+impairment+2025)

# URL

## I.

* [https://www.covalentlithium.com/](https://www.covalentlithium.com/)

* [https://www.electrive.com/2026/02/19/albemarle-halts-lithium-processing-in-australia/](https://www.electrive.com/2026/02/19/albemarle-halts-lithium-processing-in-australia/)

* [https://discoveryalert.com.au/kwinana-lithium-hydroxide-refinery-2025-viability-challenges/](https://discoveryalert.com.au/kwinana-lithium-hydroxide-refinery-2025-viability-challenges/)

* [https://farmonaut.com/australia/western-australia-lithium-refinery-market-outlook-2025-26](https://farmonaut.com/australia/western-australia-lithium-refinery-market-outlook-2025-26)

* [https://source.benchmarkminerals.com/article/what-does-albemarle-s-idling-of-kemerton-mean-for-australia-s-lithium-outlook-](https://source.benchmarkminerals.com/article/what-does-albemarle-s-idling-of-kemerton-mean-for-australia-s-lithium-outlook-)

* [https://mining.com.au/lithium-miners-upbeat-about-downstream-processing/](https://mining.com.au/lithium-miners-upbeat-about-downstream-processing/)

* [https://www.covalentlithium.com/news/covalent-lithium-achieves-first-product-at-kwinana-lithium-hydroxide-refinery](https://www.covalentlithium.com/news/covalent-lithium-achieves-first-product-at-kwinana-lithium-hydroxide-refinery)

* [https://www.covalentlithium.com/news/covalent-lithium-operational-update-23-july-2025](https://www.covalentlithium.com/news/covalent-lithium-operational-update-23-july-2025)

* [https://inspenet.com/en/news/covalent-lithium-starts-lithium-hydroxide-production-at-kwinana-refinery/](https://inspenet.com/en/news/covalent-lithium-starts-lithium-hydroxide-production-at-kwinana-refinery/)

* [https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2721559-covalent-begins-lithium-output-at-kwinana-plant](https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2721559-covalent-begins-lithium-output-at-kwinana-plant)

* [https://tlea.com.au/our-business/operations/](https://tlea.com.au/our-business/operations/)

* [https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/albemarle-falls-after-recording-820-million-charge-tied-to-closure-42230](https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/albemarle-falls-after-recording-820-million-charge-tied-to-closure-42230)

* [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-12/albemarle-kemerton-lithium-refinery-shut-down/106334822](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-12/albemarle-kemerton-lithium-refinery-shut-down/106334822)

* [https://www.albemarle.com/global/en/news/albemarle-announces-plans-to-idle-its-kemerton-lithium-hydroxide-processing-plant-a](https://www.albemarle.com/global/en/news/albemarle-announces-plans-to-idle-its-kemerton-lithium-hydroxide-processing-plant-a)

* [https://www.woodmac.com/reports/metals-kwinana-lithium-refinery-558953/](https://www.woodmac.com/reports/metals-kwinana-lithium-refinery-558953/)

* [https://www.covalentlithium.com/news](https://www.covalentlithium.com/news)

* [https://www.covalentlithium.com/our-project](https://www.covalentlithium.com/our-project)

* [https://arena.gov.au/news/arena-backs-low-emissions-lithium-refining-in-wa/](https://arena.gov.au/news/arena-backs-low-emissions-lithium-refining-in-wa/)

* [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/scott-north-k_lithium-processing-australia-activity-7366590363198738432-vuu6](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/scott-north-k_lithium-processing-australia-activity-7366590363198738432-vuu6)

* [https://www.miningmonthly.com/processing/news-analysis/4527404/bright-spark-lithium-refining-horizon](https://www.miningmonthly.com/processing/news-analysis/4527404/bright-spark-lithium-refining-horizon)

* [https://www.afr.com/companies/manufacturing/wa-lithium-refinery-on-death-row-after-full-impairment-20250730-p5mix0](https://www.afr.com/companies/manufacturing/wa-lithium-refinery-on-death-row-after-full-impairment-20250730-p5mix0)

* [https://markets.financialcontent.com/worldnow.ktul/article/marketminute-2026-2-12-albemarle-pulls-the-plug-kemerton-idling-signals-a-strategic-retreat-from-western-lithium-refining](https://markets.financialcontent.com/worldnow.ktul/article/marketminute-2026-2-12-albemarle-pulls-the-plug-kemerton-idling-signals-a-strategic-retreat-from-western-lithium-refining)

* [https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/lithium-giant-warns-of-more-pain-after-booking-820m-refinery-hit-20260513-p5zwg9](https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/lithium-giant-warns-of-more-pain-after-booking-820m-refinery-hit-20260513-p5zwg9)

* [https://www.mining.com/igo-sees-no-path-forward-for-wa-lithium-refinery/](https://www.mining.com/igo-sees-no-path-forward-for-wa-lithium-refinery/)

* [https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/igo-ceases-expansion-works-at-kwinana-plant-amid-lithium-glut-c-17489919](https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/igo-ceases-expansion-works-at-kwinana-plant-amid-lithium-glut-c-17489919)

* [https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/ex-china-lithium-hydroxide-production-face-delays/](https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/ex-china-lithium-hydroxide-production-face-delays/)

* [https://www.geomechanics.io/news/article/wa-lithium-support-package-capacity-cost-and-schedule-signals-for-planners](https://www.geomechanics.io/news/article/wa-lithium-support-package-capacity-cost-and-schedule-signals-for-planners)

* [https://australianminingreview.com.au/news/igo-has-low-confidence-in-kwinana-refinery/](https://australianminingreview.com.au/news/igo-has-low-confidence-in-kwinana-refinery/)

* [https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/world-s-biggest-lithium-plant-switched-on-south-of-perth-20190910-p52pvm.html](https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/world-s-biggest-lithium-plant-switched-on-south-of-perth-20190910-p52pvm.html)

* [https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/marketminute-2026-2-12-albemarle-pulls-the-plug-kemerton-idling-signals-a-strategic-retreat-from-western-lithium-refining](https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/marketminute-2026-2-12-albemarle-pulls-the-plug-kemerton-idling-signals-a-strategic-retreat-from-western-lithium-refining)

## II.

* [https://www.bnamericas.com/es/analisis/contrato-de-litio-enamirio-tinto-dudas-que-amenazan-un-acuerdo-clave-para-chile](https://www.bnamericas.com/es/analisis/contrato-de-litio-enamirio-tinto-dudas-que-amenazan-un-acuerdo-clave-para-chile)

* [https://forbes.cl/negocios/2023-07-05/sqm-firma-un-nuevo-acuerdo-con-lg-energy-solution-para-proveerle-productos-de-litio-refinado](https://forbes.cl/negocios/2023-07-05/sqm-firma-un-nuevo-acuerdo-con-lg-energy-solution-para-proveerle-productos-de-litio-refinado)

* [https://www.nuevamineria.com/revista/exportaciones-de-litio-crecen-con-fuerza-en-el-primer-trimestre-y-anticipan-un-2026-sobre-las-300-mil-toneladas/](https://www.nuevamineria.com/revista/exportaciones-de-litio-crecen-con-fuerza-en-el-primer-trimestre-y-anticipan-un-2026-sobre-las-300-mil-toneladas/)

* [https://critical-minerals-news.com/sqm/](https://critical-minerals-news.com/sqm/)

* [https://www.riotimesonline.com/chile-lithium-2026-guide/](https://www.riotimesonline.com/chile-lithium-2026-guide/)

* [https://latamfdi.com/lithium-in-chile/](https://latamfdi.com/lithium-in-chile/)

* [https://www.mining-technology.com/analyst-comment/salar-de-atacama-expansion-chile-lithium-output-2026/](https://www.mining-technology.com/analyst-comment/salar-de-atacama-expansion-chile-lithium-output-2026/)

* [https://sustainableminingsystems.com/sqm-codelco-partnership-lithium-production-2025/](https://sustainableminingsystems.com/sqm-codelco-partnership-lithium-production-2025/)

* [https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2025/rio-tinto-partners-with-codelco-to-develop-lithium-project-in-chiles-salar-de-maricunga](https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2025/rio-tinto-partners-with-codelco-to-develop-lithium-project-in-chiles-salar-de-maricunga)

* [https://www.riotimesonline.com/chiles-lithium-revolution-state-power-meets-private-capital-in-historic-deal/](https://www.riotimesonline.com/chiles-lithium-revolution-state-power-meets-private-capital-in-historic-deal/)

* [https://www.kitco.com/news/off-the-wire/2025-12-10/albemarle-wraps-validation-lithium-pilot-plant-chile](https://www.kitco.com/news/off-the-wire/2025-12-10/albemarle-wraps-validation-lithium-pilot-plant-chile)

* [https://www.riotimesonline.com/albemarle-files-3-1b-lithium-extraction-permit-in-chile](https://www.riotimesonline.com/albemarle-files-3-1b-lithium-extraction-permit-in-chile)

* [https://ithy.com/article/top-lithium-producers-2025-lce-qwpcvkhm](https://ithy.com/article/top-lithium-producers-2025-lce-qwpcvkhm)

* [https://energyx.com/black-giant/](https://energyx.com/black-giant/)

* [https://www.miningreporters.com/noticia/news/2025/12/albemarle-dle-pilot-validates-future-plant-antofagasta](https://www.miningreporters.com/noticia/news/2025/12/albemarle-dle-pilot-validates-future-plant-antofagasta)

* [https://source.benchmarkminerals.com/article/sqm-atacama-lithium-operation-secured-to-2060-with-codelco-partnership-approval](https://source.benchmarkminerals.com/article/sqm-atacama-lithium-operation-secured-to-2060-with-codelco-partnership-approval)

* [https://www.mining.com/web/lithium-output-at-sqm-codelco-venture-edges-out-forecasts/](https://www.mining.com/web/lithium-output-at-sqm-codelco-venture-edges-out-forecasts/)

* [https://www.codelco.com/en/prensa/2025/chile-da-un-paso-historico-se-materializa-novaandino-litio-la-sociedad](https://www.codelco.com/en/prensa/2025/chile-da-un-paso-historico-se-materializa-novaandino-litio-la-sociedad)

* [https://www.albemarle.com/cl/en/news/albemarle-initiates-environmental-review-chiles-first-direct-lithium-extraction-project-salar](https://www.albemarle.com/cl/en/news/albemarle-initiates-environmental-review-chiles-first-direct-lithium-extraction-project-salar)

* [https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2025/rio-tinto-confirmed-as-preferred-partner-on-world-class-salares-altoandinos-lithium-project](https://www.riotinto.com/en/news/releases/2025/rio-tinto-confirmed-as-preferred-partner-on-world-class-salares-altoandinos-lithium-project)

## III.

* [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-29/ford-motor-loan-liontown-resources-kathleen-valley-lithium-mine/101192804](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-29/ford-motor-loan-liontown-resources-kathleen-valley-lithium-mine/101192804)

* [https://www.electrive.com/2026/01/20/syrah-extends-tesla-graphite-deal-deadline-for-the-third-time/](https://www.electrive.com/2026/01/20/syrah-extends-tesla-graphite-deal-deadline-for-the-third-time/)

* [https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/lithium-giant-warns-of-more-pain-after-booking-820m-refinery-hit-20260513-p5zwg9](https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/lithium-giant-warns-of-more-pain-after-booking-820m-refinery-hit-20260513-p5zwg9)

* [https://www.electrive.com/2026/02/19/albemarle-halts-lithium-processing-in-australia/](https://www.electrive.com/2026/02/19/albemarle-halts-lithium-processing-in-australia/)

* [https://markets.financialcontent.com/buffnews/article/marketminute-2026-2-16-albemarle-idles-kemerton-lithium-plant-a-strategic-retreat-to-tighten-global-supply](https://markets.financialcontent.com/buffnews/article/marketminute-2026-2-16-albemarle-idles-kemerton-lithium-plant-a-strategic-retreat-to-tighten-global-supply)

* [https://source.benchmarkminerals.com/article/what-does-albemarle-s-idling-of-kemerton-mean-for-australia-s-lithium-outlook-](https://source.benchmarkminerals.com/article/what-does-albemarle-s-idling-of-kemerton-mean-for-australia-s-lithium-outlook-)

* [https://www.financialcontent.com/article/marketminute-2026-2-16-albemarle-idles-kemerton-lithium-plant-a-strategic-retreat-to-tighten-global-supply](https://www.financialcontent.com/article/marketminute-2026-2-16-albemarle-idles-kemerton-lithium-plant-a-strategic-retreat-to-tighten-global-supply)

* [https://en.tianqilithium.com/content/details17_1137.html](https://en.tianqilithium.com/content/details17_1137.html)

* [https://tlea.com.au/our-business/operations/](https://tlea.com.au/our-business/operations/)

* [https://www.kapitales.com.au/news/latest/simpec-awarded-au11-million-contract-by-tianqi-lithium-kwinana](https://www.kapitales.com.au/news/latest/simpec-awarded-au11-million-contract-by-tianqi-lithium-kwinana)

* [https://rareearthexchanges.com/news/lithium-hydroxide-production/](https://rareearthexchanges.com/news/lithium-hydroxide-production/)

* [https://farmonaut.com/mining/lithium-plant-kwinana-us-7-innovations-powering-2026](https://farmonaut.com/mining/lithium-plant-kwinana-us-7-innovations-powering-2026)

* [https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-and-syrah-extend-graphite-supply-deal-a-third-time/](https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-and-syrah-extend-graphite-supply-deal-a-third-time/)

* [https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/magnis-confirms-offtake-deal-to-supply-tesla-with-anode-active-materials/](https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/magnis-confirms-offtake-deal-to-supply-tesla-with-anode-active-materials/)

* [https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/cobalt-blue-advances-kwinana-refinery-with-key-cobalt-sulphate-milestone-and-offtake-progress](https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/cobalt-blue-advances-kwinana-refinery-with-key-cobalt-sulphate-milestone-and-offtake-progress)

* [https://pls.com/news-stories/mid-stream-commissioning-and-offtake/](https://pls.com/news-stories/mid-stream-commissioning-and-offtake/)

## IV.

* [https://www.motor16.com/lo-mas-visto/el-litio-para-las-baterias-de-los-electricos-de-hyundai-y-kia-va-a-venir-de-chile/](https://www.motor16.com/lo-mas-visto/el-litio-para-las-baterias-de-los-electricos-de-hyundai-y-kia-va-a-venir-de-chile/)

* [https://www.adnradio.cl/2025/12/27/historico-acuerdo-por-el-litio-codelco-y-sqm-crean-empresa-conjunta-hasta-2060/](https://www.adnradio.cl/2025/12/27/historico-acuerdo-por-el-litio-codelco-y-sqm-crean-empresa-conjunta-hasta-2060/)

* [https://forbes.cl/actualidad/2026-01-28/la-corte-suprema-confirmo-la-legalidad-de-la-alianza-en-litio-entre-codelco-y-sqm/](https://forbes.cl/actualidad/2026-01-28/la-corte-suprema-confirmo-la-legalidad-de-la-alianza-en-litio-entre-codelco-y-sqm/)

* [https://skillings.net/chile-lithium-royalties-finalization/](https://skillings.net/chile-lithium-royalties-finalization/)

* [https://www.miningreporters.com/noticia/news/2026/03/cleantech-lithium-40-year-operating-contract-chile-laguna-verde](https://www.miningreporters.com/noticia/news/2026/03/cleantech-lithium-40-year-operating-contract-chile-laguna-verde)

* [https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/giant-lithium-partnership-created-in-chile-194196](https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/giant-lithium-partnership-created-in-chile-194196)

* [https://www.riotimesonline.com/chile-lithium-2026-guide/](https://www.riotimesonline.com/chile-lithium-2026-guide/)

* [https://www.mining.com/chile-moves-to-fast-track-new-lithium-deals/](https://www.mining.com/chile-moves-to-fast-track-new-lithium-deals/)

* [https://cnevpost.com/2023/04/20/byd-preferential-prices-lithium-materials-chile/](https://cnevpost.com/2023/04/20/byd-preferential-prices-lithium-materials-chile/)

* [https://www.miningreporters.com/noticia/news/2025/05/byd-tsingshan-scrap-plans-for-chile-lithium-plants](https://www.miningreporters.com/noticia/news/2025/05/byd-tsingshan-scrap-plans-for-chile-lithium-plants)

* [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/chinas-byd-postpones-chile-lithium-ambitions-as-u-s-s-albemarle-9lwlc](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/chinas-byd-postpones-chile-lithium-ambitions-as-u-s-s-albemarle-9lwlc)

* [https://www.infinita.cl/podcasts/df-en-infinita/2026/01/28/df-en-infinita-golpe-al-litio-chileno-byd-y-tsingshan-abandonan-proyectos-en-antofagasta.html](https://www.infinita.cl/podcasts/df-en-infinita/2026/01/28/df-en-infinita-golpe-al-litio-chileno-byd-y-tsingshan-abandonan-proyectos-en-antofagasta.html)

* [https://www.portalminero.com/wp/corfo-selecciona-a-byd-chile-para-impulsar-iniciativas-de-valor-agregado-del-litio/](https://www.portalminero.com/wp/corfo-selecciona-a-byd-chile-para-impulsar-iniciativas-de-valor-agregado-del-litio/)

* [https://www.larepublica.co/globoeconomia/confusion-por-proyectos-de-litio-enfrenta-a-la-embajada-china-y-autoridades-chilenas-4130138](https://www.larepublica.co/globoeconomia/confusion-por-proyectos-de-litio-enfrenta-a-la-embajada-china-y-autoridades-chilenas-4130138)

* [https://blog.investchile.gob.cl/bloges/byd-nueva-planta-litio-chile](https://blog.investchile.gob.cl/bloges/byd-nueva-planta-litio-chile)

* [https://www.nuevamineria.com/revista/litio-tsingshan-busca-replicar-en-chile-el-modelo-industrial-desplegado-en-indonesia/](https://www.nuevamineria.com/revista/litio-tsingshan-busca-replicar-en-chile-el-modelo-industrial-desplegado-en-indonesia/)

* [https://www.mining-technology.com/news/nemaska-lithium-deals-ford/](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/nemaska-lithium-deals-ford/)

## V.

* [https://teslanorth.com/2023/01/03/tesla-amends-lithium-supply-deal-with-australias-piedmont/](https://teslanorth.com/2023/01/03/tesla-amends-lithium-supply-deal-with-australias-piedmont/)

* [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-enters-5-deal-australian-114743712.html](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-enters-5-deal-australian-114743712.html)

* [https://www.ibtimes.com/ford-buy-lithium-ioneer-american-ev-battery-plant-3582014](https://www.ibtimes.com/ford-buy-lithium-ioneer-american-ev-battery-plant-3582014)

* [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-29/ford-motor-loan-liontown-resources-kathleen-valley-lithium-mine/101192804](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-29/ford-motor-loan-liontown-resources-kathleen-valley-lithium-mine/101192804)

* [https://www.ibtimes.com/ford-strikes-multiple-lithium-deals-strengthen-electric-vehicle-production-3695071](https://www.ibtimes.com/ford-strikes-multiple-lithium-deals-strengthen-electric-vehicle-production-3695071)

* [https://www.electrive.com/2023/05/23/ford-secures-lithium-for-future-electric-cars/](https://www.electrive.com/2023/05/23/ford-secures-lithium-for-future-electric-cars/)

* [https://batterymetalsafrica.com/lithium-americas-gets-2-26bn-doe-loan-for-nevada-project/](https://batterymetalsafrica.com/lithium-americas-gets-2-26bn-doe-loan-for-nevada-project/)

* [https://www.wtfwire.com/finance/us-stake-lithium-americas-nevada-mine/](https://www.wtfwire.com/finance/us-stake-lithium-americas-nevada-mine/)

* [https://constructiondigital.com/news/nevada-lithium-hub-construction](https://constructiondigital.com/news/nevada-lithium-hub-construction)

* [https://www.panorama-minero.com/en/news/tesla-brings-its-first-mega-lithium-refinery-online-in-the-united-states](https://www.panorama-minero.com/en/news/tesla-brings-its-first-mega-lithium-refinery-online-in-the-united-states)

* [https://www.tesla-mag.com/en/tesla-holds-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-us-lithium-refinery/](https://www.tesla-mag.com/en/tesla-holds-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-us-lithium-refinery/)

* [https://www.eonmsk.com/2026/01/15/tesla-launches-americas-largest-lithium-refinery/](https://www.eonmsk.com/2026/01/15/tesla-launches-americas-largest-lithium-refinery/)

* [https://teslahubs.com/blogs/tips/tesla-s-lithium-refinery-enters-production-eliminates-hazardous-byproducts-and-reduces-costs-2](https://teslahubs.com/blogs/tips/tesla-s-lithium-refinery-enters-production-eliminates-hazardous-byproducts-and-reduces-costs-2)

* [https://thedeepdive.ca/doe-approves-2-26-billion-loan-for-lithium-americas-nevada-mine/](https://thedeepdive.ca/doe-approves-2-26-billion-loan-for-lithium-americas-nevada-mine/)

* [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gm-lithium-americas-develop-thacker-115553919.html](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gm-lithium-americas-develop-thacker-115553919.html)

* [https://emobilityplus.com/2023/05/09/teslas-new-texas-lithium-refinery-to-support-1m-electric-vehicles-by-2025/](https://emobilityplus.com/2023/05/09/teslas-new-texas-lithium-refinery-to-support-1m-electric-vehicles-by-2025/)

* [https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-says-its-texas-lithium-refinery-is-now-operational-and-unlike-anything-in-north-america/](https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-says-its-texas-lithium-refinery-is-now-operational-and-unlike-anything-in-north-america/)

* [https://stardust-power.com/deq-airpermit-2026/](https://stardust-power.com/deq-airpermit-2026/)

* [https://www.riotimesonline.com/chile-lithium-2026-guide/](https://www.riotimesonline.com/chile-lithium-2026-guide/)

* [https://discoveryalert.com.au/australia-lithium-processing-refining-battery-materials-2026/](https://discoveryalert.com.au/australia-lithium-processing-refining-battery-materials-2026/)

* [https://carboncredits.com/musk-breaks-ground-on-teslas-1-billion-texas-lithium-refinery/](https://carboncredits.com/musk-breaks-ground-on-teslas-1-billion-texas-lithium-refinery/)

* [http://www.leblogtoipvoip.com/blog/teslas-first-us-lithium-refinery-making-progress-in-texas/](http://www.leblogtoipvoip.com/blog/teslas-first-us-lithium-refinery-making-progress-in-texas/)

* [https://interestingengineering.com/energy/mangrove-electrochemical-lithium-refinery](https://interestingengineering.com/energy/mangrove-electrochemical-lithium-refinery)

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