Mangrove Lithium Opens 1,000‑tonne Refinery
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- Mangrove Lithium opened North America’s first commercial electrochemical lithium refinery, a 1,000‑tonne‑per‑year plant in Delta, British Columbia.
- Mangrove Lithium says its electrochemical process is more economical, flexible, and sustainable than conventional chemical refining.
- Mangrove Lithium can produce enough battery‑grade lithium to support roughly 25,000 EVs per year at full capacity.
- Mangrove Lithium plans a second, larger facility in Eastern Canada to supply lithium for about 500,000 EVs annually.
- Natural Resources Canada pledged up to CAD 21.88 million in conditional funding for engineering work and spodumene piloting studies.
- Élévra signed a memorandum of understanding with Mangrove Lithium to supply spodumene from its Quebec mine, linking mining and refining domestically.
- Saad Dara called the plant a landmark moment for Canada, saying it proves lithium can be refined domestically, sustainably, and competitively.
Why it matters: The plant gives Mangrove Lithium a domestic production foothold and supplies Canadian EV manufacturers with a stable, locally sourced lithium stream, while cutting reliance on overseas refiners that have driven price volatility. Canada captures more value from its own mineral resources and strengthens its energy‑security posture.
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