LG Energy Solution signs Canadian lithium supply deal for NextStar battery plant

· Automotive & EV · Canada

Battery-cell maker LG Energy Solution struck a deal for the supply of Canadian lithium, according to Automotive News. The company, which owns the NextStar Energy plant in Windsor, Ontario, said the agreement diversifies its raw material supply and reinforces Canada's battery supply chain. Securing contracted lithium is a core concern for cell makers as they scale North American output, where local-content expectations shape access to incentives and customers. The deal ties upstream Canadian mining to Ontario cell production, adding a domestic link that had been a weak point in the region's EV supply chain.

Why it matters：North American cell makers are racing to lock in local raw materials so their output qualifies for incentives and satisfies automaker customers, making upstream supply deals a competitive lever.

Key points

  • LG Energy Solution owns the NextStar Energy plant in Windsor, Ontario
  • The company said the deal diversifies its raw material supply
  • It reinforces Canada's battery supply chain

Sources (original reporting)

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