Nemaska Lithium

Nemaska Lithium, based in Québec, is a leading Canadian mining and processing company producing battery-grade lithium hydroxide and carbonate for electric vehicle batteries. Utilizing sustainable practices and hydroelectric power, it operates one of North America’s largest hard rock lithium mines. Equally owned by Investissement Québec and Livent Corporation, Nemaska supports the North American battery supply chain.

Company Location

Country:

Canada

City:

Québec, Québec

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Company Overview

Nemaska Lithium is a Canadian mining and processing company based in Québec, Québec, specializing in high-quality, battery-grade lithium materials. It operates one of North America’s largest hard rock lithium mines and a state-of-the-art lithium salts processing facility, focusing on sustainable production through renewable energy use and efficient water management.

Battery Technology

Integrated extraction and processing of lithium-rich spodumene from the Whabouchi mine to the Bécancour facility, producing battery-grade lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate. Processes use hydroelectric power, 100% water reuse, and advanced conversion technologies, including Canada’s first lithium hydroxide conversion plant at Bécancour.

Products

Battery-grade lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate for electric vehicle batteries, energy storage systems, and consumer electronics.

Recent Projects

2023–2025 construction of the Bécancour processing plant (800 construction jobs, 200 permanent positions) and an 11-year lithium hydroxide supply agreement with Ford Motor Company.

Investors

50.0% owned by Investissement Québec (including a $250M contribution in 2023) and 50.0% owned by Livent Corporation (acquired stake in 2022).

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