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Galan Lithium (ASX: GLN) is on target to produce its first lithium chloride concentrate at the Hombre Muerto West (HMW) project in Argentina in the first half of 2026.
With phase one construction for the project approximately 92% complete, HMW is set to make it first shipment in the second half of the year.
MD, Juan Pablo (JP) Vargas de la Vega, told shareholders the assembly of the nanofiltration plant – a critical component of the phase one processing flowsheet – is progressing on schedule.
“Phase one execution continues to track in line with our development schedule. Assembly of the nanofiltration plant is progressing smoothly and the integration with our evaporation and processing systems is well advanced,” he said.
“With construction now around 92% complete, our focus is on mechanical completion and commissioning as we move toward first processed brine.”
A number of key components are being finalised, including structural, mechanical and electrical installation activities. which are advancing rapidly with more than 25 personnel currently mobilised on site.
Elsewhere, the plant is being assembled on an accelerated timeline following fabrication and pre-installation testing in Sydney.
Mr Vargas de la Vega said upon finalisation of phase one construction activities the project will transition to formal testing and commissioning. The testing program will include electrical, pressure and pump testing to ensure full system integrity and operational readiness ahead of commissioning.
“Following successful completion of these activities, commissioning of the nanofiltration plant with raw brine is expected to occur.”
In the lead-up to concentrate production, Galan has accumulated a substantial brine inventory in its evaporation ponds, positioning the company to transition efficiently into processing once commissioning is complete.
The nanofiltration plant has been designed with flexibility to support production beyond the 5,200 tonnes per annum (tpa) lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) Phase one rate.
Galan has the construction permits to expand HMW to 21,000 (tpa) LCE and has potential to expand production up to 60,000 tpa LCE in HMW phases three and four.
GAL is up 1.22% to 41.5¢. Mkt cap $507.6M.
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