Arizona Lithium Limited (ASX:AZL) Deploys KTS Li-Pro DLE Unit at Prairie Project
Operational Achievements
Arizona Lithium Limited (ASX: AZL) has announced the deployment of Koch Technology Solutions’ (KTS) Li-Pro commercial-scale Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) unit at its Prairie Project in Saskatchewan. This deployment marks the largest DLE process ever implemented by KTS and the first commercial-scale production at the Prairie Project.
Technical Performance
The Duperow brine from Pad #1 was tested using KTS’s Li-Pro technology, achieving approximately 98% lithium retention and a 99% rejection rate of impurities such as Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, and Sodium. This demonstrates the effectiveness of the Li-Pro system in producing high-purity lithium.
Future Outlook
Arizona Lithium plans to increase production by replicating additional Li-Pro units at Pad #1 and deploying commercial facilities at Pad #2 and Pad #3. Further pad locations are also being identified for imminent development. The Prairie Project is well-positioned to supply battery-grade lithium carbonate to both the Asian and North American markets, with battery-grade samples currently being tested in Asia.
Executive Comments
Managing Director Paul Lloyd stated, “We are extremely pleased to have signed an agreement to deploy Koch Technology Solutions Li-Pro DLE technology at our Prairie Lithium Project. This is another significant event in derisking the project. It is a pleasure to partner with a multinational corporation of such high quality as Koch Inc. and we look forward to the arrival of DLE facilities on site in Q2 this year. It has always been AZL’s intention to be a first mover and leader in oil field lithium brines and with the commitment of AZL to the Koch technology your company will be one of the first global companies to produce at commercial scale from an oil field brine project.”
Patrick O’Hern, Director of Strategic Accounts at Koch Technology Solutions, added, “The team at Koch Technology Solutions is excited to partner with Arizona Lithium on this endeavour. This is a major milestone for the team at KTS and the lithium industry as we construct and deploy our first Li-Pro commercial scale ‘quad pod’ unit, the largest DLE system we’ve ever built. Continuing to de-risk the Li-Pro technology at scale highlights our ability to deliver on projects and lead the way in DLE technology. We look forward to working with Arizona Lithium as we continue to progress our Li-Pro technology.”
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