International Battery Metals Ltd. Achieves Positive Results in Smackover Brine Testing

International Battery Metals Ltd. (IBAT) has announced encouraging outcomes from its recent testing program on Smackover Formation brine samples. The tests confirm the commercial viability of IBAT's proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology, with over 1,200 extraction cycles executed on a single column without degradation. The testing, held in Vancouver and Houston, demonstrated consistent high lithium recovery rates of 98% and contaminant rejection exceeding 99% across varied brine compositions.

IBAT's modular DLE systems aim to provide an efficient means for lithium extraction from U.S. resources. With a focus on media durability and low operating costs, the results bolster confidence in their technology. The company anticipates that these findings will catalyze partnership discussions with resource operators in the Smackover Formation, known for its lithium-rich brine deposits.