E3 Lithium Provides Demonstration Plant Progress Update, Reminder of Webinar Today at 9am MT
E3 Lithium (EEMMF) has provided an update on its Demonstration Facility progress, scheduled for commissioning in 2025. The facility will be implemented in three phases during the second half of 2025. Key equipment manufacturing is approximately 50% complete, with critical components for 5 skids already procured.
The facility's core components include 30-column process optimization equipment and polishing equipment, designed to produce highly purified lithium chloride for conversion into battery-quality lithium carbonate. Equipment delivery remains on track for Q2 completion and Q3 site arrival. Installation and commissioning will begin in Q3, pending regulatory approval.
The company plans to drill two wells (production and injection pair) for subsurface demonstration in Q3. Phase 3 preparations, including installation of a commercial-scale DLE column, will commence later in 2025. The facility aims to validate processing technology and produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from Leduc Brines, reducing risk for the Clearwater Project's feasibility and financing.
E3 Lithium (EEMMF) ha fornito un aggiornamento sui progressi del suo Impianto Dimostrativo, la cui messa in funzione è prevista per il 2025. L'impianto sarà realizzato in tre fasi durante la seconda metà del 2025. La produzione delle apparecchiature chiave è completata per circa il 50%, con componenti critici per 5 skid già acquistati.
I componenti principali dell'impianto includono un'attrezzatura di ottimizzazione del processo a 30 colonne e un sistema di lucidatura, progettati per produrre cloruro di litio altamente purificato da convertire in carbonato di litio di qualità per batterie. La consegna delle apparecchiature è prevista entro il secondo trimestre, con arrivo in sito nel terzo trimestre. L'installazione e la messa in servizio inizieranno nel terzo trimestre, in attesa delle approvazioni regolatorie.
L'azienda prevede di trivellare due pozzi (una coppia di produzione e iniezione) per la dimostrazione sotterranea nel terzo trimestre. Le preparazioni per la fase 3, inclusa l'installazione di una colonna DLE su scala commerciale, inizieranno più avanti nel 2025. L'impianto mira a convalidare la tecnologia di processo e a produrre carbonato di litio di grado batteria dalle Leduc Brines, riducendo i rischi per la fattibilità e il finanziamento del progetto Clearwater.
E3 Lithium (EEMMF) ha proporcionado una actualización sobre el progreso de su Instalación Demostrativa, cuya puesta en marcha está programada para 2025. La instalación se implementará en tres fases durante la segunda mitad de 2025. La fabricación del equipo clave está aproximadamente al 50%, con componentes críticos para 5 skids ya adquiridos.
Los componentes principales de la instalación incluyen un equipo de optimización de proceso de 30 columnas y un equipo de pulido, diseñados para producir cloruro de litio altamente purificado para su conversión en carbonato de litio de calidad para baterías. La entrega del equipo sigue en camino para completarse en el segundo trimestre y llegar al sitio en el tercer trimestre. La instalación y puesta en marcha comenzarán en el tercer trimestre, pendiente de la aprobación regulatoria.
La compañía planea perforar dos pozos (un par de producción e inyección) para la demostración subterránea en el tercer trimestre. Los preparativos para la fase 3, incluida la instalación de una columna DLE a escala comercial, comenzarán más adelante en 2025. La instalación tiene como objetivo validar la tecnología de procesamiento y producir carbonato de litio de grado batería a partir de las Leduc Brines, reduciendo el riesgo para la viabilidad y financiación del Proyecto Clearwater.
E3 Lithium (EEMMF)는 2025년 가동 예정인 시범 시설 진행 상황에 대한 업데이트를 제공했습니다. 이 시설은 2025년 하반기에 세 단계로 구현될 예정입니다. 핵심 장비 제조는 약 50% 완료되었으며, 5개의 스키드에 필요한 주요 부품이 이미 확보되었습니다.
시설의 핵심 구성 요소에는 30열 공정 최적화 장비와 연마 장비가 포함되며, 이는 배터리 품질의 탄산리튬으로 전환하기 위한 고순도 염화리튬 생산을 목표로 설계되었습니다. 장비 납품은 2분기 완료, 3분기 현장 도착 예정으로 일정이 순조롭습니다. 설치 및 시운전은 규제 승인 대기 후 3분기에 시작될 예정입니다.
회사는 3분기에 지하 시범을 위해 두 개의 우물(생산 및 주입 쌍)을 시추할 계획입니다. 3단계 준비 작업으로서 상업 규모 DLE 컬럼 설치는 2025년 후반에 시작됩니다. 이 시설은 처리 기술을 검증하고 Leduc Brines에서 배터리 등급 탄산리튬을 생산하여 Clearwater 프로젝트의 타당성 및 자금 조달 위험을 줄이는 것을 목표로 합니다.
E3 Lithium (EEMMF) a communiqué une mise à jour sur l'avancement de son installation de démonstration, dont la mise en service est prévue pour 2025. L'installation sera réalisée en trois phases au cours du second semestre 2025. La fabrication des équipements clés est achevée à environ 50%, avec des composants critiques pour 5 skids déjà acquis.
Les composants principaux de l'installation comprennent un équipement d'optimisation de processus à 30 colonnes et un équipement de polissage, conçus pour produire du chlorure de lithium hautement purifié destiné à être transformé en carbonate de lithium de qualité batterie. La livraison des équipements reste prévue pour une finalisation au deuxième trimestre et une arrivée sur site au troisième trimestre. L'installation et la mise en service débuteront au troisième trimestre, sous réserve des approbations réglementaires.
La société prévoit de forer deux puits (une paire de production et d'injection) pour une démonstration souterraine au troisième trimestre. Les préparatifs de la phase 3, incluant l'installation d'une colonne DLE à l'échelle commerciale, commenceront plus tard en 2025. L'installation vise à valider la technologie de traitement et à produire du carbonate de lithium de qualité batterie à partir des Leduc Brines, réduisant ainsi les risques liés à la faisabilité et au financement du projet Clearwater.
E3 Lithium (EEMMF) hat ein Update zum Fortschritt seiner Demonstrationsanlage gegeben, deren Inbetriebnahme für 2025 geplant ist. Die Anlage wird in drei Phasen in der zweiten Hälfte des Jahres 2025 umgesetzt. Die Herstellung der wichtigsten Ausrüstung ist zu etwa 50 % abgeschlossen, kritische Komponenten für 5 Skids wurden bereits beschafft.
Die Kernkomponenten der Anlage umfassen eine 30-Säulen-Prozessoptimierungsanlage und Poliereinrichtungen, die darauf ausgelegt sind, hochreines Lithiumchlorid zur Umwandlung in batterietaugliches Lithiumcarbonat herzustellen. Die Lieferung der Ausrüstung ist für den Abschluss im zweiten Quartal und die Ankunft vor Ort im dritten Quartal geplant. Installation und Inbetriebnahme beginnen im dritten Quartal, vorbehaltlich behördlicher Genehmigungen.
Das Unternehmen plant, im dritten Quartal zwei Bohrungen (ein Produktions- und ein Injektionsbrunnen) für die unterirdische Demonstration durchzuführen. Die Vorbereitungen für Phase 3, einschließlich der Installation einer kommerziellen DLE-Säule, beginnen später im Jahr 2025. Die Anlage soll die Prozesstechnologie validieren und batterietaugliches Lithiumcarbonat aus den Leduc Brines produzieren, um das Risiko für die Machbarkeit und Finanzierung des Clearwater-Projekts zu verringern.
- Equipment manufacturing for Demo Facility is 50% complete and on schedule
- Critical components for all 5 skids have been successfully procured
- Project timeline remains on track for Q2 completion and Q3 site arrival
- Project still requires regulatory approval for Q3 installation and commissioning
- Full facility commissioning not expected until 2025
The critical pieces of equipment being manufactured for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Demo Facility are the 30-column process optimization equipment and the polishing equipment. These components will produce a highly purified lithium chloride that will be converted into battery-quality lithium carbonate, using equipment that is currently operating in E3 Lithium’s laboratory in
All of the critical components for the 5 skids being constructed have been procured and the skids are approximately
E3 plans on drilling two wells, a production and injection pair to complete a subsurface demonstration, also planned for Q3. Later in 2025, E3 will begin preparation for Phase 3, which includes the installation of a commercial scale DLE column. The three Phases of the Demo Facility aim to fully validate the processing technology and produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from Leduc Brines, which will significantly de-risk the process heading into the completion of Feasibility and commencement of project financing for E3 Lithium’s Clearwater Project.
“It is always very exciting to see equipment being assembled,” commented E3 Lithium’s CEO, Chris Doornbos. “A lot of design and process engineering has gone into ensuring this equipment is built to operate effectively. I want to thank the team for their commitment and focussed efforts to deliver high quality results and the fabricators for working diligently and safely to remain on schedule.”
As previously announced, the Company is hosting a Webinar this morning, April 16, 2025 at 9:00am MT to provide commentary on current trends in the lithium and broader markets and review an update of the Company’s 2025 development plans and recent announcements as found in the recently updated corporate presentation available on E3 Lithium’s website at www.e3lithium.ca/presentations.
Registration Link: Zoom (click here to log in at the time of the webinar; no need to register)
Picture 1: Valve control skid
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Picture 2: Polishing skid
For picture, see press release at www.e3lithium.ca/newsroom/news-releases/
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chris Doornbos, President & CEO
E3 Lithium Ltd.
About E3 Lithium
E3 Lithium is a development company with a total of 16.2 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) Measured and Indicated 1 as well as 0.9 million tonnes LCE Inferred mineral resources2 in
1: The Clearwater Project NI 43-101 Pre-Feasibility Study, effective June 20, 2024, is available on the E3 Lithium’s website (https://e3lithium.ca/our-assets/technical-reports/) and SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).
2: The mineral resource NI 43-101 Technical Report for the North Rocky Property, effective October 27, 2017, identified 0.9 Mt LCE (inferred) and is available on the E3 Lithium’s website (e3lithium.ca/technical-reports) and SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).
3: The mineral resource NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Estevan Lithium District, effective May 23, 2024, identified 2.5 Mt LCE (inferred) and is available on the E3 Lithium’s website (e3lithium.ca/technical-reports) and SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).
Unless otherwise indicated, Kevin Carroll, P. Eng., Chief Development Officer and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and is responsible for the technical information contained on this news release.
Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements as well as management’s objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions or forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are frequently identified by such words as “believe”, “may”, “will”, “plan”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend”, “project”, “potential”, “possible” and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions, expectations, estimates and assumptions of management in light of its experience, perception of historical trends, and results of the PFS, but such statements are not guarantees of future performance. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information relating to: the estimated mineral resources and mineral resources at the Clearwater Project; expectations regarding the PFS, including statements regarding the results of the PFS and interpretations thereof; expectations concerning the Clearwater Project, including extraction, production, pretreatment, purification, volume reduction and conversion process and features and the expected outcomes thereof; the expected economic performance of the Clearwater Project, including capital costs, operating costs, water usage, land use and carbon emissions; statements regarding the Company’s strategy for minimizing environmental impact and liquid waste and maximizing water reuse, with no planned tailings or waste piles; the potential for a secondary revenue stream should the Company be able to sell the calcium carbonate generated during the production of lithium hydroxide; plans and objectives of management for the Company’s operations and the Clearwater Project; and the inherent hazards associated with mineral exploration and mining operations. In preparing the forward-looking information in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including, but not limited to, that any additional financing needed will be available on reasonable terms; the exchange rates for the
All forward-looking information (including future-orientated financial information) is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, fluctuating commodity prices, the effectiveness and feasibility of emerging lithium extraction technologies which have not yet been tested or proven on a commercial scale or on the Company’s brine, risks related to the availability of financing on commercially reasonable terms and the expected use of proceeds; operations and contractual obligations; changes in estimated mineral reserves or mineral resources; future prices of lithium and other metals; availability of third party contractors; availability of equipment; failure of equipment to operate as anticipated; accidents, effects of weather and other natural phenomena and other risks associated with the mineral exploration industry; the Company’s lack of operating revenues; currency fluctuations; risks related to dependence on key personnel; estimates used in financial statements proving to be incorrect; competitive risks and the availability of financing, as described in more detail in our recent securities filings available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and we caution against placing undue reliance thereon. We assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
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