CALGARY, Alberta—E3 Lithium Ltd. (TSXV: ETL) (OTCQX: EEMMF), a frontrunner in Canada’s critical minerals sector, has achieved a pivotal operational milestone with the timely delivery of specialized equipment to its Clearwater Project demonstration site. The shipment includes a 30-column Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) system and supplementary purification units, marking a crucial leap in advancing one of North America’s most promising lithium brine developments.
Demonstration Equipment Skids Arriving on Site, July 7, 2025
The modular system—comprising five interconnected skids designed for automated operation—will undergo rigorous assembly and testing over the coming weeks. Initial commissioning will focus on integrity checks and electrical validation before processing raw brine from surface reserves. Phase 1 operations aim to culminate in the production of battery-grade lithium carbonate, validating the proprietary extraction methodology.
“This delivery activates our roadmap from pilot validation to commercial scalability,” said Chris Doornbos, President and CEO of E3 Lithium. “With only a handful of comparable DLE systems operational globally, our partners’ expertise has been instrumental. We’re now positioned to demonstrate Canada’s potential as a strategic lithium supplier.”
The Demonstration Facility serves as a critical proof-of-concept for E3’s vertically integrated strategy, which claims 21.2 million tonnes of measured and indicated lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) resources across Alberta and Saskatchewan. A pre-feasibility study for the flagship Clearwater Project suggests a pre-tax NPV of $5.2 billion at full scale, reflecting growing investor optimism about unconventional lithium sourcing amid soaring EV demand.
Technical oversight for the project falls under Qualified Person Kevin Carroll, P.Eng., while operational updates remain contingent on successful equipment commissioning and brine processing outcomes.
About E3 Lithium:
The company controls Alberta’s largest lithium-in-brine resource portfolio, including 1.13 million tonnes of proven/probable reserves at Clearwater. Its hybrid extraction-conversion approach seeks to leverage existing oilfield infrastructure, positioning it as a potential low-cost producer in North America’s energy transition supply chain.
| 1 | Clearwater Project NI 43-101 Pre-Feasibility Study (June 20, 2024). Available via SEDAR+ and company website. |
| 2 | Garrington District Technical Report (June 25, 2025). To be filed within 45 days. |
| 3 | Estevan District Technical Report (May 23, 2024). Filed on SEDAR+. |
Forward-Looking Statements:
This release contains projections subject to risks including unproven extraction technology, commodity volatility, and regulatory approvals. Detailed risk factors are disclosed in regulatory filings at www.sedarplus.ca.
Source: E3 Lithium Ltd.
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