Rock Tech Lithium Advances with Brandenburg Refinery Plans

Despite financial challenges, Rock Tech Lithium is committed to building a lithium refinery in Guben to support the electric vehicle industry.

The German-Canadian company Rock Tech Lithium plans to construct a lithium refinery in Guben, Brandenburg, to produce lithium hydroxide for electric vehicle batteries.
Rock Tech Lithium is seeking €800 million in funding, having already invested over €50 million in the project, while aiming for a 60% debt ratio through project-financing banks.
Due to Germany's budget constraints, the company will not receive €200 million in federal aid but hopes to secure €90 million from Brandenburg by year's end.
Production of lithium hydroxide is expected to begin in 2027, with the facility projected to produce 24,000 tons annually, using responsibly sourced and recycled materials.
Environmental concerns persist regarding lithium mining's impact on groundwater, with Germany heavily reliant on lithium imports from Chile, Australia, and China.