Quebec mine to start lithium output in first half of 2023

Lithium Mine — The mine was previously started up in 2018 under a different owner, before flagging lithium prices halted operations and pushed the previous owner into creditor protection the following year. (SUPPLIED PHOTO)

December 14, 2022 01:44 PM

A Quebec lithium mine poised to become the only Canadian site actively producing the key battery metal has received the final government permit required to start up operations, according to developer Sayona Mining Ltd.

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