SWA Lithium's pilot plant in Arkansas successfully tests lithium extraction, aiming for commercial-scale production.

SWA Lithium, a joint venture between Standard Lithium Ltd. and Equinor ASA, has successfully operated a pilot Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) plant at its South West Arkansas Project. This plant processes real brine to confirm design parameters and produce lithium carbonate samples for potential partners. The pilot, set to run until late-January 2025, uses the same process as the future commercial facility and collaborates with local partners to refine the technology for large-scale lithium production.

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