Lithium Universe Limited, led by Altech Batteries Ltd (ASX:ATC)’s managing director Iggy Tan, has announced the formation of a highly skilled team of lithium professionals for its ambitious Apollo Project in James Bay, Canada.
Lithium dream team
The group, dubbed a ‘lithium dream team’, consists of industry veterans with extensive experience and expertise in the lithium sector.
One notable member of the team is Patrick Scallan, who successfully managed the world-renowned Greenbushes Mine for more than 25 years. Greenbushes is the largest lithium hard rock mine globally and the highest-grade orebody.
Joining Scallan are esteemed individuals such as Dr Jingyuan Liu, Terry Stark, Roger Pover and Huy Nguyen, who have held management and executive positions at Galaxy Resources Limited.
Dr Liu, formerly the general manager of Technology at Galaxy Resources, played a key role in the development of the Jiangsu Lithium Carbonate Project and is widely recognised as a leading international expert in lithium downstream processing.
Terry Stark, as the former general manager of Operations at Galaxy Resources, oversaw both the Mt Cattlin and James Bay operations, fostering strong relationships with the Cree First Nations peoples involved in the Apollo Lithium Project.
Unparalleled knowledge
Roger Pover brings extensive experience from his tenure at the Greenbushes mine and his role as the plant manager for the Mt Cattlin Operation. His understanding of the mining industry and expertise in plant management make him a valuable addition to the 'Lithium Dream Team'. Huy Nguyen, involved with Mintrex, contributed to the design and construction supervision of the Mt Cattlin Project.
Chairman Iggy Tan says the team possesses unparalleled knowledge and decades of experience in spodumene hard rock processing, as well as lithium carbonate and hydroxide production.
Swift development
He highlighted the importance of prioritising the swift development of profitable lithium projects rather than solely focusing on exploration, saying only a handful of companies possess the necessary expertise and ability to effectively develop and construct viable lithium projects.
Lithium Universe aims to establish a spodumene-producing mine in Québec, Canada, leveraging the team's rich pedigree of lithium experience.
With their comprehensive knowledge and operational experience in the lithium sector, Tan and his team are confident in their ability to replicate their past successes at Mt Cattlin with the Apollo Lithium Project.