Volt Announces Successful Lithium Extraction from Generation 5 Field Unit in the Permian Basin, Texas, Achieving 99% Recoveries
Volt Lithium Corp (VLTLF) has announced successful operations of its Generation 5 Field Unit in the Permian Basin, Texas, achieving up to 99% lithium extraction efficiency. The unit, operational since February 11, has undergone over 90 system tests to optimize performance parameters.
The Generation 5 unit represents Volt's largest Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) system to date, with a 10,000+ barrel-per-day operational capacity. Internal Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) testing has confirmed the high recovery rates, validating previous third-party verifications.
The company is currently focusing on establishing baseline parameters for automation, evaluating reagent usage, cycle time, and processing metrics. Volt has also initiated lithium stockpiling to build inventory for potential customers, preparing for future commercial demand.
Volt Lithium Corp (VLTLF) ha annunciato il successo delle operazioni della sua Unità di Campo di Generazione 5 nel Bacino Permiano, Texas, raggiungendo un'efficienza di estrazione del litio del 99%. L'unità, operativa dal 11 febbraio, ha effettuato oltre 90 test di sistema per ottimizzare i parametri di prestazione.
L'unità di Generazione 5 rappresenta il più grande sistema di Estrazione Diretta del Litio (DLE) di Volt fino ad oggi, con una capacità operativa di oltre 10.000 barili al giorno. I test interni di Risonanza Magnetica Nucleare (NMR) hanno confermato gli alti tassi di recupero, convalidando le precedenti verifiche di terze parti.
Attualmente, l'azienda si sta concentrando sull'istituzione di parametri di base per l'automazione, valutando l'uso dei reagenti, il tempo di ciclo e le metriche di elaborazione. Volt ha anche avviato l'accumulo di litio per costruire un inventario per potenziali clienti, preparando la domanda commerciale futura.
Volt Lithium Corp (VLTLF) ha anunciado el éxito de las operaciones de su Unidad de Campo de Generación 5 en la Cuenca Pérmica, Texas, logrando una eficiencia de extracción de litio del 99%. La unidad, operativa desde el 11 de febrero, ha realizado más de 90 pruebas de sistema para optimizar los parámetros de rendimiento.
La unidad de Generación 5 representa el sistema de Extracción Directa de Litio (DLE) más grande de Volt hasta la fecha, con una capacidad operativa de más de 10,000 barriles por día. Las pruebas internas de Resonancia Magnética Nuclear (NMR) han confirmado las altas tasas de recuperación, validando verificaciones anteriores de terceros.
Actualmente, la empresa se centra en establecer parámetros básicos para la automatización, evaluando el uso de reactivos, el tiempo de ciclo y las métricas de procesamiento. Volt también ha iniciado el acopio de litio para construir un inventario para clientes potenciales, preparándose para la demanda comercial futura.
Volt Lithium Corp (VLTLF)는 텍사스의 퍼미안 분지에서 5세대 현장 유닛의 성공적인 운영을 발표하며 리튬 추출 효율 99%를 달성했습니다. 이 유닛은 2월 11일부터 운영되고 있으며 성능 매개변수를 최적화하기 위해 90회 이상의 시스템 테스트를 수행했습니다.
5세대 유닛은 지금까지 Volt의 가장 큰 직접 리튬 추출(DLE) 시스템을 대표하며, 일일 10,000배럴 이상의 운영 용량을 가지고 있습니다. 내부 핵자기 공명(NMR) 테스트는 높은 회수율을 확인하며 이전의 제3자 검증을 검증했습니다.
회사는 현재 자동화를 위한 기준 매개변수를 설정하고, 시약 사용, 사이클 시간 및 처리 메트릭을 평가하는 데 집중하고 있습니다. Volt는 또한 잠재 고객을 위한 재고를 구축하기 위해 리튬 비축을 시작하여 향후 상업적 수요에 대비하고 있습니다.
Volt Lithium Corp (VLTLF) a annoncé le succès de ses opérations avec son Unité de Terrain de Génération 5 dans le Bassin Permien, au Texas, atteignant une efficacité d'extraction du lithium de 99%. L'unité, opérationnelle depuis le 11 février, a subi plus de 90 tests de système pour optimiser les paramètres de performance.
L'unité de Génération 5 représente le plus grand système d'Extraction Directe de Lithium (DLE) de Volt à ce jour, avec une capacité opérationnelle de plus de 10 000 barils par jour. Les tests internes par Résonance Magnétique Nucléaire (NMR) ont confirmé les taux de récupération élevés, validant les vérifications précédentes par des tiers.
L'entreprise se concentre actuellement sur l'établissement de paramètres de base pour l'automatisation, évaluant l'utilisation de réactifs, le temps de cycle et les métriques de traitement. Volt a également commencé à constituer des stocks de lithium pour créer un inventaire pour des clients potentiels, se préparant à la demande commerciale future.
Volt Lithium Corp (VLTLF) hat den erfolgreichen Betrieb seiner Generation 5-Feldeinheit im Permian Basin, Texas, bekannt gegeben und eine Lithium-Extraktionseffizienz von 99% erreicht. Die Einheit, die seit dem 11. Februar in Betrieb ist, hat über 90 Systemtests durchlaufen, um die Leistungsparameter zu optimieren.
Die Generation 5-Einheit stellt das größte Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE)-System von Volt dar, mit einer Betriebsfähigkeit von über 10.000 Barrel pro Tag. Interne Tests zur Kernspinresonanz (NMR) haben die hohen Rückgewinnungsraten bestätigt und frühere Drittanbieterüberprüfungen validiert.
Das Unternehmen konzentriert sich derzeit darauf, Basisparameter für die Automatisierung festzulegen und den Einsatz von Reagenzien, die Zykluszeit und die Verarbeitungsmetriken zu bewerten. Volt hat auch mit der Lagerung von Lithium begonnen, um ein Inventar für potenzielle Kunden aufzubauen und sich auf die zukünftige kommerzielle Nachfrage vorzubereiten.
- 99% lithium extraction efficiency achieved
- Large-scale 10,000+ bpd operational capacity
- Successful validation through 90+ system tests
- Building lithium inventory for commercial sales
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- Generation 5 Field Unit operating since February 11, conducting over 90 system tests to refine operating parameters.
- Internal Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) testing confirms lithium recoveries up to
99% , aligning with Volt’s previous third-party verifications. - System tests provide baseline for near-future automation, with an eye toward optimizing cost, throughput, and overall efficiency.
- Lithium stockpiling initiated to build inventory for potential customers.
CALGARY, Alberta, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volt Lithium Corp. (TSXV: VLT | OTCQB: VLTLF) (“Volt” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the continued success of its Generation 5 Field Unit in the Permian Basin, Texas, where the team has achieved up to
“The first 90 system tests have been critical in understanding the full capabilities of our Generation 5 Field Unit,” commented Alex Wylie, President & CEO of Volt. “We’re especially pleased that scaling up to a 10,000-barrel-per-day system continues to deliver
Permian Basin Field Operations: Generation 5 Update
- Largest DLE System Deployed:
Generation 5 marks Volt’s most extensive and powerful DLE unit to date, transitioning quickly from modular assembly to a 10,000+ bpd operational capacity. - High-Efficiency Extraction:
The Company has conducted over 90 system tests to date, confirming up to99% lithium recovery via internal NMR-based testing, which aligns with prior third-party validations of Volt’s extraction technology. - Establishing Baseline for Automation:
Current system tests focus on reagent usage, cycle time, and processing parameters that will inform near-future automation. Once fully implemented, automation is expected to further enhance throughput, reduce costs, and streamline continuous production. - Lithium Stockpiling Initiated:
Volt has begun stockpiling lithium concentrate in anticipation of commercial demand, creating an inventory that positions the Company for future customer engagement.
Volt will continue to refine operating metrics in the coming weeks, laying a solid foundation for automated, larger-scale operations.
About Volt
Volt is a lithium development and technology company aiming to be one of North America’s first commercial producers of lithium from oilfield brine. Our strategy is to generate value for shareholders by leveraging management’s hydrocarbon experience and existing infrastructure to extract lithium deposits from existing wells, thereby reducing capital costs, lowering risks and supporting the world’s clean energy transition. With four differentiating pillars, and a proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (“DLE”) technology and process, Volt’s innovative approach to development is focused on allowing the highest lithium recoveries with lowest costs, positioning us well for future commercialization. We are committed to operating efficiently and with transparency across all areas of the business staying sharply focused on creating long-term, sustainable shareholder value. Investors and/or other interested parties may sign up for updates about the Company’s continued progress on its website: https://voltlithium.com/.
Contact Information
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Alex Wylie, President & CEO
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or
Bill McClain, Investor Relations
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E: info@voltlithium.com
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