AMG Critical Materials NV has celebrated the opening of the first lithium refinery in Europe, located in Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany . This plant, which will mark a before and after in the production of batteries for electric vehiclesis a key project for AMG Lithium BV, the AMG division dedicated exclusively to this strategic metal.
The plant has already started up its first module, with an annual capacity of 20,000 metric tons of lithium hydroxide, enough to supply half a million electric vehicles. AMG plans to to expand production to 100,000 metric tons per year by 2030, which would represent 14% of the total capacity.which would represent 14% of the projected European battery lithium market. Demand for the metal continues to grow due to the rise of electric vehicles and European energy policies focused on reducing carbon emissions.
Lithium refinery strengthens battery industry
Dr. Heinz Schimmelbusch, CEO of AMG, emphasized that this refinery is an industrial breakthrough and strengthens Europe’s independence in critical raw materials. This infrastructure is part of the company’s response to the European Critical Raw Materials Actand ensures a complete value chain for lithium. lithium within the continent.
On the other hand, Dr. Stefan Scherer, leader of AMG Lithium GmbH, pointed out that the plant is designed not only for the current battery technologies current battery technologies, but also for future innovations, such as sulfur-based solid-state batteries.
The lithium hydroxide produced at the refinery will be essential for the manufacture of cathode materials. cathode materialsThe lithium hydroxide produced at the refinery will be essential for the manufacture of cathode materials, reinforcing its strategic importance on the road to climate-neutral mobility in Europe. With this facility, AMG secures a stable supply of lithium for battery manufacturers on the continent, which will help accelerate the transition toward electric vehicles.
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