Prototype Results Show High Sorbent Durability and Consistent Recoveries
Prototype Results Show High Sorbent
Durability and Consistent Recoveries
CALGARY, AB
,
Jan. 11, 2022
/CNW/ - E3 METALS CORP. (TSXV: ETMC) (FSE: OU7A) (OTCQX:
EEMMF) (the "Company" or "E3 Metals"), an emerging lithium developer and leading direct lithium
extraction ("DLE") technology innovator, is pleased to announce the results of the first 50-cycle test
performed using its Lab-Pilot Prototype (the "Prototype") that began operating in October. The
Prototype is E3 Metals' largest scale DLE system to date with two separate trains capable of brine
flow rates of up to 120L/hr.
A single batch of E3 Metals proprietary DLE sorbent was used to complete the 50-cycle test. Each
cycle consists of a lithium extraction step, flowing raw brine from the Leduc Aquifer, a rinse step and
a desorbant step that strips the lithium from the sorbent to produce E3's highly concentrated Li-IX
solution. Results showed cumulative lithium extraction recoveries from the first cycle to the last cycle
varied by less than 2%. Peak lithium recoveries reached up to 97% consistent with our initial tests in
December
. These results demonstrate the longevity and durability of the Company's proprietary
sorbent. These results are an improvement from the criteria used in the Clearwater Lithium
Preliminary Economic Assessment, which could potentially lead to better economics on a
commercial scale basis.
Additional tests on another form of our sorbent have been completed on Train 2 of the Prototype.
Results are expected in the first quarter 2022.
"These are excellent results from our Lab-Pilot Prototype," commented CEO,
Chris Doornbos
. "Not
only has the Prototype operated extremely well, the performance of the sorbent continues to
demonstrate that it is a robust and highly efficient material. The performance parameters and data
collected will be used to further refine the design of the upcoming field DLE Pilot Plant."
About E3 Metals Corp.
E3 Metals is a lithium development Company with 7.0 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent
(LCE) inferred mineral resources
1
in
Alberta
and an NPV
8%
on its Clearwater Lithium Project of
USD
1.1 Billion
with a 32% IRR pre-tax and
USD 820 Million
with a 27% IRR after-tax
1
. Through the
successful scale up its DLE technology towards commercialization, E3 Metals' goal is to produce
high purity, battery grade, lithium products. With a significant lithium resource and innovative
technology solutions, E3 Metals has the potential to deliver lithium to market from one of the best
jurisdictions in the world. For more information about E3 Metals, visit
http://www.e3metalscorp.com
.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
Chris Doornbos
, President & CEO
E3 METALS CORP.
1: The Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) of the Clearwater Lithium Project NI 43-101 technical report is effective Sept 17, 2012. E3 Metals has also released three NI 43-101
Technical Reports providing a total resource of 7.0Mt LCE. The Clearwater Lithium Project PEA resource estimate, identifying 2.2Mt LCE (inferred) effective Sept 17, 2021; the North
Rocky Resource Area (NRRA) Technical Report effective October 27, 2017 identifying 0.9Mt LCE (inferred); and the Exshaw West Resource Area (EWRA) identifying 3.9Mt LCE
(inferred) dated Sept 17, 2021. All reports are available on the Company's website (
e3metalscorp.com/technical-reports
) and SEDAR (
www.sedar.com
).
Christopher Ward, P. Eng., Director of Projects at E3 Metals Corp. and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and is responsible for the technical
information contained in this release.
Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements as well as management's objectives,
strategies, beliefs and intentions. Forward looking statements are frequently identified by such
words as "may", "will", "plan", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend" and similar words referring
to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and
expectations of management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a
variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the speculative nature of mineral exploration
and development, fluctuating commodity prices, the effectiveness and feasibility of emerging lithium
extraction technologies which have not yet been tested or proven on a commercial scale or on the
Company's brine, competitive risks and the availability of financing, as described in more detail in our
recent securities filings available at
www.sedar.com
. Actual events or results may differ materially
from those projected in the forward-looking statements and we caution against placing undue
reliance thereon. We assume no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements
except as required by applicable law.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in
the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of
this release.
SOURCE
e3 Metals Corp.
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For further information:
Chris Doornbos, Phone: (587) 324-2775, [email protected]
CO: e3 Metals Corp.
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