SIGMA LITHIUM AWARDED THE ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING LICENSE WITH UNANIMOUS APPROVAL AND SCALES UP SOCIAL INITIATIVES; FIRST PRODUCTION ON SCHEDULE TO COMMENCE IN APRIL 2023
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On March 31, 2023, Sigma Lithium was awarded its environmental operating license (LO), permitting the company to produce Green Lithium, with unanimous vote of approval including from all the NGOs with a seat at the CMI.
Key Points:
- On March 31, 2023, Sigma Lithium was awarded its environmental operating license (LO), permitting the company to produce Green Lithium, with unanimous vote of approval including from all the NGOs with a seat at the CMI.
- The LO enables the company to sell all Green Lithium product from current and future production, including any stockpiled product.
- This follows the successful completion of crushing circuit commissioning of the Greentech Plant as announced on February 13, 2023.
- Sigma Lithium has held the required dual environmental licenses for both construction and initiation of its wholly owned Grota do Cirilo project since 2019.