Our expertise in lithium mining and production An essential component of electric batteries, lithium is a metal of the future, in which Eramet is investing with one ambition: to become a leading global producer of metals for the energy transition. In Argentina, our subsidiary Eramine is building an exemplary, responsible project based on an exclusive extraction process developed by our R&D teams. In France, we are pursuing our Ageli project in partnership with Electricité de Strasbourg to extract lithium from Alsace’s geothermal brines. https://www.eramet.com/en/activities/lithium/ A mine and a plant The mine: Our mining is carried out through a non-conventional lithium extraction process, through the drilling of 450 meters below the surface. They are located strategically. Through the pumping process, the brine is extracted from a 20 cm diameter pipe, and finally transferred to the production plant with a piping system. This entire process meets high safety standards and is designed to minimize environmental impact. The plant: uses a direct extraction process developed by Eramet Ideas. This process is currently carried out in the pilot plant and achieves a yield of over 90%, with a processing period of about 24 hours, while https://eramine.eramet.com/en/eramine-sudamerica-s-a/our-project/mine-plant/ Eramet Ideas, our research and development center Developing our activities in the metals used in the energy transition, decarbonizing production, producing faster and better, proposing innovative sustainable solutions and preparing Eramet's future... From mining to metals, our research and innovation experts invent value-creating solutions in response to the challenges facing our industry. A world-renowned center of excellence Based in Trappes, France , Eramet Ideas is staffed by experts who work closely with site-based operational teams. Eramet Ideas has expertise in mining, extractive metallurgy and recycling, and helps to improve the Group’s short-term operating performance, while developing long-term projects in support of the strategic roadmap. https://www.eramet.com/en/innovation/eramet-ideas-research-development/