CENTURY LITHIUM RELOCATING DEMONSTRATION PLANT TO TONOPAH, NEVADA

Core Insights - Century Lithium Corp. has initiated the relocation of its Lithium Extraction Facility to the Tonopah Airport in Nevada, aiming to consolidate operations, enhance logistical efficiency, and reduce costs [1][2][4] Company Operations - The relocation will support the development of the Angel Island project, allowing for more space to conduct research and development on battery materials, including lithium metal and lithium iron phosphate [2][3] - The new facility will enable the construction of a larger assay and metallurgical laboratory to meet current and future laboratory needs for the Angel Island project [3][4] Technology and Process - Century Lithium employs a patent-pending process for chloride leaching combined with Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) to produce high-purity, battery-grade lithium carbonate from Angel Island's lithium-bearing claystone [2][5] - The process involves treating claystone with hydrochloric acid, followed by neutralization with sodium hydroxide, both produced sustainably on-site through the electrolysis of salt water [2] Project Development - Angel Island is one of the few advanced lithium projects in the U.S. and is currently in the permitting stage for a three-phase feasibility-level production plan, expected to yield an average of 34,000 tonnes per year of lithium carbonate over a 40-year mine life [6]