Lithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAAC) (NYSE:LAAC) is a mining and resource development company focused on advancing lithium brine projects in the Jujuy Province of northwestern Argentina. As a subsidiary of Lithium Americas Corp., the company specializes in the exploration, evaluation and development of lithium properties that are well suited for large-scale production of battery-grade lithium carbonate. Headquartered in Buenos Aires, the organization leverages its local expertise and partnerships to bring world-class lithium resources into production for global markets.
The company’s flagship asset is the Cauchari-Olaroz project, a joint venture with Ganfeng Lithium Co., Ltd. Situated at an altitude of over 3,800 meters, the deposit benefits from high lithium concentrations, abundant solar evaporation conditions and well-established infrastructure in Jujuy Province. In addition to Cauchari-Olaroz, Lithium Americas (Argentina) holds interests in the Pastos Grandes property, where ongoing drilling and pilot plant work aim to further delineate brine resources and optimize extraction processes. These projects are structured to capitalize on Argentina’s pronounced advantages in lithium brine geology, water management and established regulatory frameworks.
Lithium Americas (Argentina) is positioned to supply battery-grade lithium carbonate to manufacturers of electric vehicle batteries and energy storage systems worldwide. The company employs industry-leading technologies in brine handling, evaporation pond design and crystallization to produce high-purity lithium compounds. Through its in-house engineering, procurement and construction capabilities, the firm is advancing feasibility studies and detailed engineering for stage-one production facilities, with a focus on operational efficiency, environmental stewardship and community engagement in the Atacama salt flats region.
Founded through a series of strategic mergers and project acquisitions, Lithium Americas (Argentina) benefits from the broader corporate governance and technical leadership of Lithium Americas Corp. The executive team is led by CEO Brandon Murray and supported by a board of directors with extensive experience in mining, finance and international project development. With its combination of high-quality lithium assets, local partnerships and management expertise, the company aims to play a pivotal role in meeting the rising global demand for sustainably sourced lithium.
