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LG Energy Solution Secures Multi-Year Supply of U.S.-Produced Lithium Carbonate from Smackover Lithium

Source: PR Newswire

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LG Energy Solution plans to source 8,000 metric tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate annually for 10 years, using U.S.-produced material to build a fully integrated local supply chain from sourcing to production. The agreement includes lithium production via direct lithium extraction (DLE). The move is modestly positive for supply security and cost continuity, but is unlikely to drive immediate market-wide repricing.

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