Ge Long Hui·2026-01-30 11:10Core Viewpoint - Tianqi Lithium Industries, Inc. has approved the expansion plan for Talison Lithium's third phase of lithium concentrate production, aiming to enhance its chemical-grade lithium concentrate capacity in Western Australia [1][2] Group 1: Project Approval and Details - The board of Tianqi Lithium approved the expansion plan on July 24, 2018, for its subsidiary Talison Lithium [1] - The project involves constructing a large-scale chemical-grade lithium concentrate production facility and new ore crushing facilities [1] - The project is located in Greenbushes, Western Australia, and is funded by Talison's own resources [1] Group 2: Timeline and Delays - The project was initially scheduled for completion and trial production by Q4 2020, but the timeline was postponed to 2025 [1] - As of December 18, 2025, the project was completed and officially began trial production [1] Group 3: Production and Optimization - The first batch of standard-compliant chemical-grade lithium concentrate was produced on January 30, 2026, following initial adjustments [2] - The project will focus on ramping up production capacity and optimizing operations to ensure stable and continuous production [2]