Brazilian Chapter

Brazil's privileged energy landscape positions it as one of the main markets for the coming years, and the prospects for growth in the energy sector are highly favorable.

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Hydrogen
Critical Mineral

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2025
MAY
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
13-15 MAY 2025
Critical Minerals
NOVEMBER
Sao Paolo Members Reception
Members Only
JUNE
Belo Horizonte Members Reception
Members Only

What the industry has to say:

"For the Government of Minas Gerais, it is an honour to have the opportunity to host an event with more than 23 countries represented.”

Mateus Simoes
Vice Governor of the State, Minas Gerais
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"An event like this, which attracts investors and entrepreneurs from more than 23 countries, (...) for us to create the necessary connections so that this market and this industry can become increasingly relevant..."

João Paulo Braga
CEO, Invest Minas
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"It's been an outstanding conference, lots of exchange of knowledge of lithium and it's been just a wonderful experience ..."

Christopher Gale
Managing Director,
Latin Resources
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"When I found out there was going to be this event, I was actually quite aggressive in seeking to be a partner of the organizers and we (Atlas Lithium) were one of the Co-Hosts of the event"

Marc Fogassa
CEO & Chairman,
Atlas Lithium
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"An event like this, which attracts investors and entrepreneurs from more than 23 countries (...) so that this market and this industry can become increasingly relevant..."

Fernando Passalio
Secretary of State for Economic Development, Government, Minas Gerais
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Main projects

Grota do Cirilo

Location: Minas Gerais
Status: Operational and expanding
Owner: Sigma Lithium
Installed Capacity: Currently has 36,700 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent annually, with plans to expand to 104,200 tonnes.

The world’s fourth-largest operating industrial pre-chemical lithium complex, containing 109 million tonnes of resources. The project is being developed in phases, with plans for further expansion in 2024. Sigma Lithium is also focused on increasing production levels through a drill campaign in a "J-shaped" lithium corridor connecting existing resources.

The Neves

Location: Lithium Valley, Minas Gerais
Status: Under development, first production expected in Q4 2024
Owner: Atlas Lithium Corporation
Installed Capacity: Targeting up to 150,000 tonnes tpa of spodumene concentrate initially, with plans to reach 300,000 tpa by 2025.

Atlas Lithium is employing modular Dense Media Separation technology for accelerated production, with the first phase of production set for Q4 2024. The project focuses on sustainable practices, utilizing renewable energy sources and employing 100% dry stacked tailings, maximizing water recycling​.

Salinas Lithium

Location: Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais
Status: Early investment and development phase
Owner:
Pilbara Minerals

The Salinas Lithium Project represents Pilbara Minerals' first investment in Brazil, with an announced $400 million investment (R$2.2 billion). This project is set to become a significant player in Brazil’s growing lithium industry and will contribute to lithium production in the region.

See the complete Lithium Projects in Brazil here!
Contact us to see the growth of its "Lithium Valley" in Minas Gerais. This region's distinct geological characteristics set it up as a crucial zone for the worldwide lithium market.
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