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Smackover Lithium, a joint venture between Standard Lithium (NYSE:A:SLI) and Equinor, has received unanimous approval from the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission (AOGC) for its Phase I brine production unit, named the Reynolds Unit, at the South West Arkansas (SWA) Project.
The Reynolds Unit, spanning 20,854 acres, is projected to produce 22,500 tonnes per year of battery-quality lithium carbonate when it reaches full commercial production, expected in 2028. The approval came with no objections during a public hearing open to all community stakeholders.
This regulatory milestone is a important step toward the project's final investment decision, with the company planning to set a royalty rate for the unit in late May.
Smackover Lithium's South West Arkansas (SWA) Project has been designated as a priority transparency critical mineral project under Executive Order 14241, issued by President Trump on March 20, 2025. The project, a joint venture between Standard Lithium (NYSE:A:SLI) and Equinor, is among the first critical mineral initiatives selected for advancement.
The SWA Project has been included on the Federal Permitting Dashboard as a transparency project, becoming one of only three domestic lithium projects and the sole Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) initiative on the initial selected projects list. It is also the first project supported by the DOE's Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains to join the Transparency Program.
This designation ensures enhanced transparency, accountability, and predictability in the permitting review process, aimed at expediting domestic critical mineral development and reducing U.S. dependence on China.
Standard Lithium (SLI) has announced key corporate developments in its lithium projects. The company has initiated a project finance and off-take process for the South West Arkansas (SWA) Project's first phase, targeting 22,500 tonnes annual production of battery-quality lithium carbonate, with completion expected in Q3-Q4.
The Smackover Lithium JV with Equinor continues expanding in East Texas, now actively leasing within 185,000 acres. The first ETX project area spans approximately 67,000 acres in Franklin County, where previous drilling revealed North America's highest known lithium in brine grades (806 mg/L). A maiden Inferred Resource Report is expected in Q3 2025.
The company maintains its demonstration plant in Union County with Koch Technology Solutions for technology development. While commercial development at Lanxess Projects remains possible, Standard Lithium is prioritizing JV opportunities at SWA Project and East Texas, which they believe will become North America's premier lithium brine assets.
Standard Lithium (SLI) has reported its financial results for the six-month fiscal period ended December 31, 2024. The company secured a significant $225 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for its South West Arkansas (SWA) project, which is set to become one of the world's first commercial-scale Direct Lithium Extraction facilities.
Key operational highlights include: successful completion of extensive field testing with lithium recovery exceeding 99%, implementation of Koch Technology Solutions' Li-Pro LSS technology with 95.4% recovery efficiency over 10,000 operational cycles, and continued progress on FEED and DFS studies expected to complete in summer. The company maintains a strong financial position with $31.2 million in cash and $27.5 million in working capital, with no term or revolving debt obligations.
The company also announced the formation of Smackover Lithium, a joint venture with Equinor, and made strategic additions to its leadership team, including new CEO David Park and board members Karen G. Narwold and Paul Collins.
Standard Lithium (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE American:SLI) has appointed Karen G. Narwold as an independent member of its board of directors. Narwold brings over 30 years of executive leadership experience in manufacturing and chemicals, most recently serving as Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Albemarle until her retirement in 2023.
Narwold's extensive background includes leadership roles in legal, compliance, external affairs, governance, human resources, and corporate development for multinational companies. She previously held positions as Vice President and Strategic Counsel at Barzel Industries and Vice President, General Counsel at GrafTech International. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for Ingevity , where she chairs the Sustainability & Safety Committee.
Smackover Lithium, a joint venture between Standard Lithium and Equinor, has successfully completed the final Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) derisking step for their South West Arkansas (SWA) project. The three-month field-pilot test exceeded key performance criteria, with:
- Over 99% lithium recovery from brine (exceeding 95% design criteria)
- Processing of 100,170 gallons of brine from the IPC-1 well
- Completion of 497 DLE cycles
- Production of 970 gallons of concentrated lithium chloride solution
The DLE product has been sent to three vendors for conversion to battery-quality lithium carbonate, expected to yield approximately 27 kg by May 2025. This testing complements the company's existing Demonstration Plant in El Dorado, Arkansas, which has processed over 28 million gallons of brine since 2020.
Standard Lithium (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE:A:SLI), a leading near-commercial lithium developer, has announced its participation in the 37th Annual Roth Conference. The company's senior leadership team, including Chief Financial Officer Salah Gamoudi and Director of Finance Chris Lang, will be available for one-on-one meetings with investors during the conference.
Interested investors can arrange meetings through their Roth representative or by contacting Standard Lithium's Investor Relations team directly at investors@standardlithium.com.
Standard Lithium (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE:A:SLI) and Equinor have announced Smackover Lithium as the name for their joint venture focused on developing direct lithium extraction (DLE) projects in Southwest Arkansas and East Texas. The announcement was made at a community meeting in Lewisville, Arkansas, where the joint venture plans to establish a field office near its South West Arkansas (SWA) project.
The SWA project, located in Lafayette and Columbia counties, is positioned to become one of the world's first commercial-scale DLE facilities. The joint venture, formed in May 2024, aims to advance DLE projects in the Smackover basin and will continue Standard Lithium's community engagement efforts to boost economic development and expand educational and workforce opportunities in the region.
Standard Lithium (NYSE:A:SLI) and Equinor have secured a $225 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for their South West Arkansas (SWA) lithium project. The project, owned 55% by Standard Lithium and 45% by Equinor, aims to be one of the world's first commercial-scale Direct Lithium Extraction facilities.
The SWA project is expected to produce 45,000 tonnes per annum of lithium carbonate, developed in two phases of 22,500 tonnes each. The partnership is targeting a Final Investment Decision by the end of 2025, with Phase 1 production planned for 2028. The project will undergo an Environmental Assessment this year.
The development is expected to create approximately 100 direct, long-term jobs and 300 construction jobs, with a commitment to hire at least 40% of the operations workforce locally. The project will also support local infrastructure improvements, healthcare initiatives, educational partnerships, and workforce development programs.
SWA Lithium, a joint venture between Standard Lithium and Equinor ASA, has begun drilling a new exploration well (Lester-1) at their South West Arkansas Lithium Project. The well has reached 8,000 feet depth, with a target of 9,600 feet. The project includes core sampling from the Smackover Formation and extensive reservoir testing.
The company is also conducting field programs at four existing wells in the proposed first area of operation, involving well re-entry, hydraulic testing, and brine sampling. Initial results indicate better reservoir properties than previously documented in the preliminary feasibility study, with higher lithium concentrations in brine samples.
The data collected will inform the upcoming Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Definitive Feasibility Studies (DFS), scheduled for completion by mid-2025. Large volumes of brine have been collected from the International Paper Company well for field-based pilot testing.
