Rock Tech Lithium Achieves Milestones at Guben Converter Site
Rock Tech Lithium Achieves Milestones at Guben
Converter Site
TORONTO
,
Nov. 27, 2024
/CNW/ - Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (TSXV: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FWB: RJIB) (WKN:
A1XF0V) ("Rock Tech" or the "Company") is proud to announce significant advancements at its Guben Converter site in
Germany
, bringing the project closer to completion of site preparation by Q1 2025.
Preparatoy site works in Guben, Germany. (CNW Group/Rock Tech Lithium Inc.)
Two key goals have recently been achieved:
1
.
Railway Connection Approved
: The state railway supervisory authority (Landeseisenbahnaufsicht), within the
Ministry of Infrastructure and State Planning, has granted approval to expand the Guben Süd industrial zone train line
to Rock Tech's site within the industrial area. This development will officially connect the Guben Lithium Converter to
Germany's
rail network, enabling efficient transportation of critical raw materials such as spodumene concentrate from
the ports of
Hamburg
and
Bremen
. The enhanced connection will also streamline the movement of reagents and by-
products, ensuring smooth logistics for the facility's operations.
2
.
Gas Pipeline Relocation Completed
: The relocation of the ONTRAS gas pipeline on the property has been finalized.
The relocated pipeline is in operation since the 07
th
Nov. and Rock Tech has now taken possession of the pipeline,
with full ownership set to transfer on
January 1, 2025
, under the terms of a signed decommissioning agreement.
These achievements mark significant progress in the development of the Guben Converter site, a cornerstone of
Europe's
lithium supply chain. With nearly all preparatory construction tasks complete, the final steps include fencing the property
and constructing a gas pressure reduction station, both scheduled for early 2025.
"The completion of these milestones highlights the strong collaboration between Rock Tech and our Guben region
partners," said
Henrik Wende
, Plant Manager Guben. "We extend our gratitude to the City of Guben for its support and
highly appreciate the availability of state funding for infrastructure improvements in Guben. We thank ONTRAS for
assistance with gas pipe relocation, the State Railway Supervisory Authority for the railway connection permit, and IPP
Hydro Consult GmbH for driving this project forward."
Rock Tech's Guben Converter is set to play a pivotal role in
Europe's
transition to sustainable energy by providing locally
refined lithium hydroxide for electric vehicle batteries. These recent developments reinforce the Company's commitment to
delivering a robust and efficient supply chain solution for the European market.
ABOUT ROCK TECH
Rock Tech's vision is to supply the electric vehicle and battery industry with sustainable, locally produced lithium, targeting
a 100% recycling rate. To ensure resilient supply chains, the company plans to build lithium converters at the doorstep of
its customers, beginning with the Company's proposed Lithium Hydroxide Converter in Guben, Brandenburg,
Germany
.
The second Converter is planned to be built in
Red Rock, Ontario, Canada
. Rock Tech Lithium plans to source raw
material from its own
Georgia Lake
spodumene project in the Thunder Bay Mining District of
Ontario, Canada
, and procure
from other ESG-compliant mines. Ultimately, Rock Tech's goal is to create a closed-loop lithium production system. Rock
Tech has gathered one of the strongest teams in the industry to close the most pressing gap in the clean mobility story.
The Company has adopted strict environmental, social and governance standards and is developing a proprietary refining
process to increase efficiency and sustainability further.
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Certain statements contained in this news
release constitute "forward-looking information" under applicable securities laws and are referred to herein as "forward-
looking statements". All statements, other than statements of historical fact, which address events, results, outcomes or
developments that the Company expects to occur are forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, words
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expectations concerning the Guben Converter, including the design and features of the Guben Converter, as well as the
expected costs, capital expenditures, timing and outcomes thereof; statements regarding the Company's future plans,
estimates, and schedules relating to the Guben Converter, including the anticipated timing of future activities taken in
support of the development thereof; Rock Tech's potential financing arrangements; the expected economic performance of
the Guben Converter and anticipated production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide and related processing methods
employed; the estimated capital and operating costs of the Guben Converter; the anticipated timing and outcomes of a
final investment decision, construction activities and commissioning of the Guben Converter; statements regarding the
Company's sustainability and ESG related goals and strategy, including the benefits and achievement thereof and future
actions taken by the Company in relation thereto; expected regulatory processes and final outcomes; expectations
regarding the electric vehicle industry, including the demand for and pricing of battery-grade lithium hydroxide and the
benefits therefrom, and the development of political and regulatory frameworks especially in
Germany
and the European
Union; Rock Tech's opinions, beliefs and expectations regarding the Company's business strategy, development and
exploration opportunities and projects; and plans and objectives of management for the Company's operations and
properties. Forward-looking statements by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements,
including the risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed in the Company's most recent management's discussion and
analysis and annual information form filed with the applicable securities regulators. No assurances can be given that any of
the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, and the Company cautions the reader not
to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, nor does it assume any
obligation to update or revise any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changes in
assumptions, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.
Representatives of: ONTRAS Gastransport, City of Guben, Friedrich Vorwerk SE & Co. KG and Rock TechGuben GmbH
(CNW Group/Rock Tech Lithium Inc.)
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For further information: Rock Tech Lithium Inc, 2400-333 Bay Street, Toronto ON M5H 2T6,
CAN. Konstantin Burger, VP Investor Relations: [email protected] +49 89 244109149
CO: Rock Tech Lithium Inc.
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