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    Marhen Lithium S.A. Announces $550 Million Investment for Pioneering Lithium Project in Catamarca

    • Marhen Lithium S.A., a subsidiary of United Mining Projects Corporation (UMPC), a leading company in the lithium industry with operations in Asia and Africa, announced that with the strategic investment of $550 million, the company is ready to develop the pioneering lithium project in Rio Grande South,Catamarca.

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    Empowering Indigenous Entrepreneurs in Catamarca

    On 26th of June, Marhen Lithium S.A partnered with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Catamarca to conduct a training program tailored for indigenous entrepreneurs.

    Marhen Lithium Advances in Mining Exploration

    In a recent meeting, Marhen Lithium CEO Bradley Pielsticker met with the governor of Catamarca, Raúl Jalil, to present the latest advancements in the exploration studies and work the company is conducting in the Río Grande areas of Antofalla and Antofagasta de la Sierra. During the meeting, Bradley  Pielsticker provided a detailed report on the ongoing exploration activities, highlighting the progress made in the region. It was also announced that the first results from the exploration efforts are expected to be available in early 2025. Based on these developments, Marhen Lithium plans to apply for the RIGI (Regime for Incentivizing Large Investments), a program designed to promote investment in the mining sector of Catamarca, in order to continue advancing the lithium carbonate project and further strengthen its presence in the region. Marhen Lithium remains committed to the sustainable growth of Catamarca’s mining sector, working alongside local authorities to maximize the province’s potential in lithium production, a key resource for the global energy future.
    Rio Grande South Project: Non-invasive activities

    In September, Marhen Lithium S.A successfully obtained permissions for non-invasive exploration activities for its Rio Grande South Project, on the salar of Rio Grande, in the province of Catamarca.