What the DOE's $225M Investment in DLE Signals for EMPS.c The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Standard Lithium (SLI) for negotiations on a potential funding award of up to $225 million, marking a significant milestone for Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology.
Source: https://www.mining.com/standard-lithium-selected-for-225m-award-negotiation-from-doe/
This funding, part of a broader $3 billion initiative to support battery manufacturing, could signal increased opportunities for non-dilutive funding for other DLE companies. The focus on domestic lithium production highlights the growing momentum in the North American DLE sector, and companies like EMP Metals Corp. (Ticker: EMPS.c, EMPPF for U.S. investors) stand to benefit from this trend.
EMP Metals, much like Standard Lithium, is actively advancing in the North American lithium sector, focusing on its flagship Viewfield Lithium Brine Project in Saskatchewan.
Although EMP Metals currently holds a valuation of $44 million, below Standard Lithium's $310 million, the company's technical progress and estimated economics of its project indicate significant upside potential.
As comparable companies like SLI receive substantial government backing, EMP Metals could likewise access future non-dilutive funding opportunities to accelerate its growth and further develop its lithium extraction technology.
EMP Metals has made notable advancements with its cutting-edge DLE technology, achieving a 97% lithium recovery rate and 99% impurity rejection at its pilot facility. The Viewfield Project, located in one of the top mining jurisdictions globally, benefits from favorable geological conditions, including low organic contamination in the brine.
This strengthens the project's production potential and aligns EMP Metals with the broader push for sustainable lithium extraction solutions.
With these advancements, EMP Metals is strategically positioned for growth as it refines its extraction processes and expands its portfolio. The company's ongoing developments, paired with increasing support for DLE projects across North America, underscore its potential for a revaluation as the market for lithium-from-brine continues to grow.
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