Quebec lithium mine up and running to supply Tesla, LG Chem

NAL Quebec Mine — Piedmont CEO Keith Phillips said the restart is an “exciting milestone” for the North American market. (SUPPLIED PHOTO)

March 30, 2023 02:56 PM

Canada has rejoined the ranks of global lithium producers as the North American Lithium (NAL) project in northwestern Quebec begins commercial production of spodumene concentrate destined for electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc. and battery cell manufacturer LG Chem, among others.

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