LibertyStream Achieves Consistent, Spec-Compliant Lithium Carbonate Production from Automated Refining Unit in the Texas Permian Basin

Core Insights - LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc. has achieved consistent production of lithium carbonate from its automated continuous-flow refining unit in the Permian Basin, Texas, with validation from independent third-party laboratories [1][6][8] Production and Technology - The company has successfully advanced its proprietary Generation 5 direct lithium extraction (DLE) unit, capable of processing up to 10,000 barrels of oilfield brine per day into lithium chloride eluate [5][10] - Over the past 17 months, LibertyStream has processed more than 350,000 barrels of brine and completed over 2,500 real-time validation tests, demonstrating the reliability of its technology [5][6] Milestones and Objectives - The company has completed two of its three near-term objectives: independent validation of lithium carbonate and consistent production meeting target specifications [9][10] - The third objective, customer qualification supported by certificates of analysis (COAs), is currently underway, with plans to begin delivering bulk samples to prospective buyers following customer validation [7][10] Market Strategy - LibertyStream aims to initiate offtake discussions with strategic partners upon successful customer qualification, targeting commercial volumes of lithium carbonate production to begin in 2027 [10][12] - In the interim, the company plans to sell all lithium carbonate produced into the spot market in 2026 from its Texas field site [10][12] Industry Context - Lithium is designated as a critical mineral in the United States, and establishing domestic supply chains is a strategic priority for North American industry [4]