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Environment
Environmental stewardship is at the core of Lithium Ionic's mission. Our goal of establishing a commercial-grade lithium operation is rooted in our dedication to helping nations achieve net-zero emission goals.
As a mining company, we understand that our work will, at times, disrupt the environment. While the effects of mining activities on the environment are inevitable, Lithium Ionic is committed to minimizing its ecological impact and reducing its carbon footprint through sustainable mining practices.
Our commitment to environmental responsibility extends to the strict adherence to all regulatory guidelines governing our exploration and development programs.
Bandeira Project: Sustainable Mine Design
Permitting Process
Bandeira
The Bandeira Project is actively progressing through the required state and federal permitting and environmental approval processes for its underground mine site. The project is eligible for a Concomitant Environmental Simplified License (Licença Ambiental Concomitante - LAC), which combines two licenses: the Preliminary License (Licença Prévia - LP) and Installation License (Licença de Instalação - LI), into one combined license. The LAC license is part of a fast-track permitting process for critical minerals projects, designed to expedite the timeline to construction. Lithium Ionic successfully applied for the LAC license in November 2023 (see press release HERE to learn more) through the completion and submission of the Environmental Control Report (RCA) and Environmental Control Plan (PCA), and has since engaged in productive discussions with the Minas Gerais State Department of Environment and Sustainable Development ("SEMAD"), during which no significant concerns or issues were highlighted. Following the LAC approval, the final steps for full-scale production will include the granting of the Mining Concession and the Operating License (Licença de Operação - LO), which is issued upon inspection of the completed site facilities. Lithium Ionic remains on track to begin initial production at Bandeira in the second half of 2026.
Salinas
The Company is in the process of selecting a suitable consultant to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment ("EIA") study for the Salinas property, which will contain an analysis of the Project's potential environmental and social impacts. Following the completion of the EIA, the Company can apply for the "Prior License" (Licença Prévia - LP), the first stage of the environmental licensing process for mining projects in Brazil.
Future Plans:
- Harness hydroelectric power as our electricity source on site (future construction is already secured for the Bandeira site)
- Evaluate the results of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and create an action plan to preserve local ecosystems.
- We intend to increase our proportion of non-hazardous waste recycled in the future and are currently exploring different recycling possibilities, with a particular focus on agriculture.