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Production / Operations

LibertyStream Appoints Dr. Steven Harich, Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (University of California), as Chief Technical Advisor; Lithium Carbonate Refining Unit Commissioning Update

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Nov 04, 2025 · 08:30 LIB · 0.59 Libertystream Infrastructure Partners Inc.
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Executive Summary

  • LibertyStream appointed Dr. Steven Harich, Ph.D., as Chief Technical Advisor to lead commissioning of its Lithium Carbonate Refining Unit in Texas.
  • Construction of the refining unit was completed in late October 2025; system integration and instrumentation are now underway with flow testing slated for Q4 2025.
  • The facility is designed to produce up to 10 tonnes per annum of high‑purity lithium carbonate, positioning the company for commercial-scale operations in 2026 and supporting off‑take discussions with U.S. customers.

Key Details

  • Appointment: Dr. Steven Harich joins LibertyStream as Chief Technical Advisor effective immediately; brings expertise in physical chemistry, process optimization, water systems, and prior industry leadership roles.
  • Commissioning Status: Mechanical construction finished the last week of October 2025; current activities include control‑loop tuning, quality‑assurance checkouts, and instrumentation setup.
  • Production Timeline: Initial lithium carbonate production is expected to begin in the second half of Q4 2025, with full commercial operations targeted for 2026.
  • Capacity: Refining Unit capable of up to 10 tonnes per annum (tpa) of lithium carbonate for industrial‑grade and battery‑grade applications.
  • Customer Engagement: Bulk samples from the Texas site will be made available to prospective customers to support product qualification and off‑take negotiations.
  • Strategic Impact: The appointment and commissioning progress are presented as pivotal milestones toward LibertyStream’s goal of becoming one of North America’s first commercial producers of lithium carbonate from oilfield brine, leveraging its proprietary DLE technology.

Notable Quotes

“I’m proud to formally join the LibertyStream team… I look forward to applying the expertise developed during my postdoctoral research … to support the production of high‑purity lithium carbonate for future American customers.” – Dr. Steven Harich

“His decision to immediately engage in field operations during the commissioning of our Lithium Carbonate Refining Unit reflects the hands‑on leadership we value… will be instrumental as we initiate refining operations and begin producing high‑purity lithium carbonate.” – Alex Wylie, President & CEO

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