On Tuesday, EMP Metals Corp. (Ticker: EMPS.c or EMPPF for US investors), a Canadian company focused on lithium exploration and development, revealed a major milestone in its pilot program based in Saskatchewan.
Breakthrough in Direct Lithium Extraction
EMP Metals announced the successful operation of its Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) Field Pilot Facility, which features Canada's first Koch Technology Solutions (KTS) DLE pilot skid. Partnering with Saltworks Technologies, the facility has achieved highly positive results, strengthening EMP Metals’ standing in the lithium sector.
Key Highlights of the Pilot Program
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The facility processed geological brine devoid of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and significant organic contaminants.
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The process successfully produced a material that can be efficiently refined into battery-grade products, due to its high Lithium to TDS ratio
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Exceptional results were recorded:
Industry Impact and Future Steps
KTS’s Lithium Business Leader, Garrett Krall, expressed optimism about these results, emphasizing the rapid progress toward commercial deployment. Megan Low, VP of Lithium Process Solutions at Saltworks, highlighted the high lithium ratio achieved, pointing to the superior quality of Saskatchewan’s brine and the efficiency of the DLE technology.
Paul Schubach, COO at EMP Metals, lauded the partnership with KTS and Saltworks, noting that the results surpassed expectations.
With these positive results in hand, the pilot program is moving forward. The next phase involves processing the DLE eluate at Saltworks’ headquarters to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate for potential customers.
Strategic Positioning in the Lithium Market
EMP Metals is continuing its focus on expanding large-scale lithium resources in Southern Saskatchewan. Overall, the company holds 196,000 net acres of subsurface dispositions and strategic wellbores.
Full news here: https://empmetals.com/emp-metals-announces-successful-pilot-program-with-koch-technology-solutions-and-saltworks-technologies-in-saskatchewan/
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