1 Dec 2023
Reserve Revision for Lithium in Canada
Lithium reserves for Canada were revised to 930,000 metric tons for 2023 based on company and government reports.
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Mined Lithium
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1 Nov 2022
Processing Startup for Lithium in Canada
Construction of lithium battery recycling plants accelerated, with 44 companies in Canada beginning or planning to start operations as of November 2022.
2019
Mine Closure for Lithium in Canada
Junior mining operations in Canada ceased production entirely.
1 Sep 2017
Processing Startup for Lithium in Canada
Nemaska Lithium Inc. began production of lithium hydroxide from a 500‑t/yr plant in Quebec, following a 1,050‑t bulk sample test in the first half of 2017.
2014
Mine Opening for Lithium in Canada
New lithium spodumene operation in Canada expected to commence in 2014, expanding production capacity.
1 Jan 1996
Project Startup for Lithium in Canada
Lithos Corp announced a pilot plant for lithium metal production, enhancing recycling capabilities.
1 Jan 1992
Processing Startup for Lithium in Canada
A Canadian company began recycling lithium metal and lithium‑ion batteries at its facility in British Columbia, establishing the first such operation for lithium compounds in Canada.
1992
Processing Startup for Lithium in Canada
Lithium recycling facility in British Columbia began operations in 1992, providing early lithium metal and battery recycling capacity.
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