Galan Secures Lithium Offtake Deal to Supply US Partner

Galan Lithium

Authium Signs Long-Term Agreement for Lithium Chloride from Argentina

Galan Lithium has signed a binding lithium offtake agreement with US-based Authium to support the development of Galan’s Hombre Muerto West (HMW) lithium brine project in Argentina. The agreement covers the purchase of 45,000 metric tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) in lithium chloride form over six to twelve years. This move positions Galan to become a key supplier to US battery material processors.

Authium will provide a $6 million offtake prepayment, ensuring supply security for its lithium carbonate plant in the United States. Meanwhile, Galan’s HMW project will ramp up in phases to achieve a production capacity of 60,000t/yr of LCE, reinforcing Argentina’s role in global lithium supply chains.

Galan Targets LFP Battery Market with Lithium Chloride Strategy

Galan produces lithium chloride concentrate, aligning with rising demand from lithium converters. As lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology gains adoption, chloride-based feedstock is increasingly favored for conversion flexibility and cost. Therefore, Galan's chloride strategy supports downstream decarbonization and expands optionality for global cathode manufacturers.

The Metalnomist Commentary

This agreement reflects the growing vertical integration between upstream brine producers and downstream processors in the US. Galan’s strategic shift toward chloride aligns well with LFP market trends, highlighting Argentina’s expanding role in lithium geopolitics.