Piedmont Lithium: Tennessee Lithium

5 days ago

How will new battery technologies impact Tennessee Lithium?

Across the globe, the EV industry is investing in lithium-ion battery technology to build the manufacturing capacity needed to power the electrification of transportation. This battery infrastructure is being built with lithium as a central component because no other element can offer comparable properties.

Lithium has the highest electrochemical potential, stores the most energy for its given weight, and is considered an unrivaled charge carrier, according to the University of Washington Clean Energy Institute.

In the United States, nearly $90 billion worth of planned investments have been announced to expand lithium-ion battery manufacturing over the next five to 10 years. These domestic investments will require more than 35 times the amount of lithium hydroxide currently produced in the U.S., and we believe all commercially viable and scalable lithium projects in America will be needed to meet this demand. ... See MoreSee Less

Piedmont Lithium: Tennessee Lithium

3 weeks ago

Is lithium hydroxide a fire risk?

No. The lithium hydroxide we plan to produce at Tennessee Lithium is not flammable or explosive. Although there are other forms of lithium, such as lithium metal, that can be highly reactive, lithium hydroxide does not fall into that category and can be treated just like any other non-hazardous, non-explosive material. Also, we are not producing lithium-ion batteries, which occasionally have had instances of fire events. ... See MoreSee Less

Piedmont Lithium: Tennessee Lithium

4 weeks ago

Our commitment to the planet is at the heart of our goal to become one of the world’s most sustainable producers of lithium hydroxide.

We’re proud of the steps we’re taking to minimize the impact of our operations on the environment – as well as our mission to support the electrification of transportation, global decarbonization, and American energy security.

We’re honored to celebrate our planet on Earth Day! ... See MoreSee Less

Piedmont Lithium: Tennessee Lithium

1 month ago

What is spodumene?

Spodumene is a mineral that we plan to extract from other locations in our global portfolio before processing it into lithium hydroxide at Tennessee Lithium for U.S. battery manufacturers. Spodumene has one of the highest lithium contents among all known minerals and is a proven feed source for battery materials. ... See MoreSee Less

Piedmont Lithium: Tennessee Lithium

1 month ago

Why is made-in-America lithium hydroxide important?

We believe the domestic production of lithium hydroxide is vitally important to U.S. energy security and the growing effort to a build robust, American-made supply chain for electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturers.

The demand for lithium is soaring, largely because of the growing demand for EVs. Every EV requires a battery, and every battery needs lithium. Lithium equips batteries with a long lifespan, a high-power capacity, and a unique ability to charge quickly – all while requiring less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles.

However, not enough lithium hydroxide – or battery-grade lithium – is produced in the U.S. or globally to power the electrification of transportation. Currently, China produces approximately 80% of the world’s supply of lithium hydroxide, while the U.S. produces only 2%.

Our proposed Tennessee Lithium project would more than double the current American production capacity, adding approximately 30,000 metric tons of lithium hydroxide per year to the U.S. market. ... See MoreSee Less