RE: DLE6 Apr 2023 08:28
This is a statement from NCX on OTC markets. This ratifies what I’ve been saying . They are going to show the test plant in action to the YLB in Texas. Prove it is successful then next faze in Bolivia. Then commercial lithium extraction will be carried out exclusively under this new JV
The initial priority the Partners is to use the cooperation to demonstrate to the State Lithium Company, “YLB”, the environmental and commercial advantages of the iTDE Technology including its limited energy and water consumption, and the ability to extract targeted ions with minimal waste. Testing of the iTDE Technology before YLB officials will be carried out using a new pilot plant system currently being completed. This is expected to be ready during 2nd Quarter 2023, at a new facility near Austin, Texas. The demonstration will underline the fact that the iTDE System has no need of evaporative ponds that are not optimal in Bolivia due to rainfall conditions, altitude and high magnesium content as well as being particularly damaging to the environment.
If successful, the Partners plan to deploy a commercial pilot plant in Bolivia to further demonstrate the process. The results of the commercial operation of such a plant are expected to lead to the execution of a licensing, extraction, and exploitation agreement. Commercial exploitation of lithium deposits will be carried out exclusively through a newly formed corporate joint venture organized in Bolivia and owned jointly by the Company and Clontarf, with the possible participation of YLB.