Argentina, the world's No. 4 lithium producer, has four projects in production.
First Nordic is finalizing its acquisition of the Oijärvi gold project in Finland.
If developed, the $2.4 billion Jadar lithium project in Western Serbia could cover 90% of Europe's current lithium needs.
Derivatives will be used to lower the risks of cross-border investments and to enhance financial stability, the Chinese producer said.