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Indonesia–Australia Lithium Refinery JV Reaches FID

Joint venture between MIND ID and an ASX-listed miner targets 2028 first production.

Widya Lestari16 June 20267 min read
Lithium hydroxide processing
Lithium hydroxide processing

MIND ID and an ASX-listed lithium producer have taken final investment decision on a hydroxide refinery in Gresik, targeting first production in 2028 with offtake earmarked for Korean and Japanese cell makers.

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