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Catastrophic Fire at Australian Lithium Mine Raises Strategic Tech Mineral Industry Concerns
Catastrophic Fire at Australian Lithium Mine Raises Strategic Tech Mineral Industry Concerns
Sputnik International
The Mount Holland lithium mine in Western Australia has reportedly shut down after a fire engulfed the site, approximately 105 km southeast of Southern Cross
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The shutdown of the mine has sparked worries about significant disruptions to the lithium industry, critical for semiconductors and electric vehicles (EVs). The Mt Holland project, launched in 2024, includes an open-cut mine, concentrator, and refinery expected to produce lithium hydroxide in early 2025. It has a projected 50+ year operational lifespan, and is owned by Covalent Lithium, Wesfarmers, and SQM. Estimated production of 380,000 tons of spodumene concentrate annually, refined into 50,000 tons of battery-grade lithium hydroxide – enough to power one million EVs. The mine was seen as key to reducing reliance on lithium processing dominated by countries like China. With lithium demand forecast to surge fortyfold by 2035 due to EV growth, the shutdown highlights vulnerabilities in the global supply chain.
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The Mount Holland lithium mine in Western Australia has reportedly shut down after a fire engulfed the site, approximately 105 km southeast of Southern Cross. Hot weather and strong winds have fueled nearby bushfires, forcing evacuations.
The Mt Holland project, launched in 2024, includes an open-cut mine, concentrator, and refinery expected to produce lithium hydroxide in early 2025.
It has a projected 50+ year operational lifespan, and is owned by Covalent Lithium, Wesfarmers, and SQM.
The mine was seen as key to reducing reliance on lithium processing dominated by countries like China.
