Marhen Lithium, a subsidiary of United Mining Projects Corporation, continues to strengthen its position as a serious investors in the lithium sector in the Catamarca Puna region. The company has been conducting exploration work for several months, including drilling operations, in the Antofagasta de la Sierra area, one of the most promising regions for lithium extraction.

Recently, UMPC CEO Bradley Pielsticker met with the governor of Catamarca, Raúl Jalil, to present the company’s progress in exploration studies and activities in the Río Grande and Antofagasta de la Sierra areas. During the meeting, Pielsticker provided an update on the exploration efforts and mentioned that the first results are expected to be available in early 2025.

Furthermore, Marhen Lithium plans to apply for the RIGI (Regime for Incentivizing Large Investments) to continue investing in the mining sector of Catamarca and advance the development of the lithium carbonate project. This initiative reflects the company’s and its parent company, United Mining Projects Corporation’s, commitment to the growth and sustainability of mining in the region.

With the support of United Mining Projects Corporation, Marhen Lithium reaffirms its investment in the Catamarca Puna, establishing itself as a key player in lithium production, an essential resource for the shift toward cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.