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Zijin lifts 2025 lithium production target by 140%

Diversified Chinese mining giant Zijin has increased its 2025 target for lithium production to 120,000t lithium carbonate equivalent from its previously guided 50,000t LCE goal, with first production expected this year.

The company has previously said that in the “long run,” it plans to produce more than 150,000tpa LCE.

The company has previously said that in the “long run,” it plans to produce more than 150,000tpa LCE.

The company has previously said that in the "long run," it plans to produce more than 150,000tpa LCE. The move is part of Zijin's plan to expand battery metals in its portfolio and is driven by its...

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