Argosy Minerals (AGY) is moving closer to producing lithium carbonate from its Rincon project in Argentina, with 71 per cent of the total works complete. With brine system works complete and most of the earthworks, land movements and site works complete, the company is now progressing the acquisition of plant equipment as well as utilities and associated services. An industrial water treatment system is next to be installed, but shipping delays have pushed back the arrival of parts. Despite this, the company said it remained on schedule to achieve first production of 99.5 per cent battery quality lithium carbonate product from the project next quarter. Argosy said it expected to make significant progress over the coming months as equipment was received. The company is also continuing its recruitment process, procuring raw materials in preparation for production, and conducting training programs for its production and operations team.