E3 Lithium continues equipment assembly at demo plant

Executive Summary

• E3 Lithium reports that all major equipment for Phase 1 of its Clearwater Project demonstration facility has arrived and is fully assembled, with final mechanical/electrical checks underway.
• The company expects to complete remaining assembly within a week and target commissioning start by the end of August, pending successful operational review.
• This progress moves the project toward producing high‑purity lithium chloride for downstream battery‑grade lithium carbonate production.

Key Details

• Phase 1 goal: fully operationalize the direct lithium extraction (DLE) system plus polishing and purification units to produce lithium chloride.
• All major equipment for Phase 1 has arrived on site; DLE system and associated units, previously announced on July 10 2025, are now fully assembled.
• Crews are completing supporting infrastructure; final mechanical and electrical checks are in progress.
• Remaining equipment assembly is expected to be finished within the next week; subsequent mechanical/electrical checks will follow shortly thereafter.
• After completion of assembly, the system will undergo a final inspection and an extensive operational review to assess performance and detect any transport‑related damage.
• Assuming no major issues, commissioning is targeted for the end of August 2026.
• Commissioning will begin with introduction of stored brine to evaluate DLE system operational efficiency.
• Quote from Chris Doornbos (President & CEO): “I am very excited to see E3 Lithium be in the position to complete the assembly of the equipment and commencing the commissioning within the coming weeks.”

Notable Quotes

• Chris Doornbos, President & CEO: “The E3 team has been working very hard to advance the construction of phase 1 of our demonstration facility… I am very excited to see E3 Lithium be in the position to complete the assembly of the equipment and commencing the commissioning within the coming weeks.”