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Argentina is taking a major step forward in its lithium strategy through the YPF-XtraLit DLE partnership, which aims to modernize brine-based lithium extraction. Y-TEC, a subsidiary of the state-owned energy company YPF, will collaborate with Israeli firm XtraLit to co-develop direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies specifically suited to Argentina’s salt flat resources.
DLE Technology Promises Water Efficiency and Faster Yields
Unlike traditional evaporation ponds, DLE consumes significantly less water and accelerates lithium recovery, addressing both environmental concerns and production speed. This makes DLE a vital tool for countries like Argentina, which sit at the heart of the lithium triangle and face growing global demand for sustainable battery materials.
YPF and XtraLit Collaborate on Brine-Based Extraction Innovation in the Lithium Triangle
Currently, Argentina has just one operating commercial DLE project, though several others are in pilot phases. However, the nation is rapidly scaling up. The government projects a 75% increase in lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) output in 2025, reaching 130,800 metric tonnes—one of the largest year-over-year jumps globally.
The Metalnomist Commentary
By embedding advanced DLE methods into its lithium supply chain, Argentina strengthens its position as a future-facing energy minerals hub. The YPF-XtraLit partnership reflects how technological innovation and ESG priorities are converging in the critical minerals sector.
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