E3 Lithium Ltd, a leading Canadian lithium company, is excited to announce plans for the construction of a fully integrated Lithium Brine Demonstration Facility (the “Demo Project”). This initiative aims to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from brines extracted from the Leduc reservoir in Alberta. The Demo Project represents a major advancement in the Company’s strategy to establish a commercial lithium facility, further solidifying Western Canada’s position as a key lithium resource region.
The Demo Project builds on the success of the 2023 Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) pilot program, which tested and validated various DLE technologies, including E3 Lithium’s proprietary method. The pilot provided essential data for the recently released Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), which confirmed the economic viability of lithium projects in Alberta.
This facility will feature a fully integrated process, scaling up the DLE system and incorporating steps for purification, concentration, and chemical conversion to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate continuously. Additional hydroxide developments will be conducted offsite. The Demo Project aims to integrate these components into a cohesive system that mimics, on a smaller scale, a commercial operation. This will allow the Company to gather real-time data and refine the commercial system design through advanced engineering. It will also provide samples for discussions with potential strategic partners and facilitate the optimization and de-risking of the process.
The facility is set to become a key economic driver for Alberta’s battery supply chain. E3 Lithium plans to release more details about the Demo Project as the design and operational plans are finalized.
Chris Doornbos, President and CEO of E3 Lithium, stated, “We are excited to advance towards demonstrating the production of high-quality lithium carbonate from our Leduc Brine. The Demo Project is a crucial step in our journey to supply the battery industry directly, advancing the Clearwater Project, and enhancing the commercial potential of lithium assets in Alberta.
