Core Insights - Standard Lithium Ltd. has appointed Daniel Rosen as Vice President of Strategy and Investor Relations and Tim Sobel as Vice President of Health, Safety, Social and Environment (HSSE) [1][2] Leadership Appointments - Daniel Rosen brings over 13 years of experience in corporate strategy, finance, and capital markets, having previously played a key role in the integration of Arcadium Lithium into Rio Tinto [2][3] - Tim Sobel has over three decades of experience in HSSE leadership, previously serving as Vice President of HSSE for the Americas at DP World, overseeing HSSE strategy across more than 40 operations [3] Company Overview - Standard Lithium is focused on the sustainable development of high-grade lithium-brine properties in the United States, aiming for commercial-scale lithium production through a scalable DLE and purification process [4] - The company's flagship projects are located in the Smackover Formation in Arkansas and Texas, with a partnership with Equinor on the South West Arkansas project [4]

Company Overview - Volt Lithium Corp. is transitioning to a new name, LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc., to reflect its strategic evolution towards becoming a key infrastructure partner in the U.S. oil and gas industry focused on critical mineral resources [11][12] - The company aims to leverage its proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology to become one of North America's first commercial producers of lithium carbonates from oilfield brine [14] Leadership Changes - Marty Scase, co-founder and Board member, has been appointed as Executive Chairman, indicating his increased involvement in advancing the company's extraction technologies [3][4] - This leadership enhancement is part of the company's strategy to expand growth and commercial opportunities within the U.S. critical minerals sector [1][3] Operational Milestones - Volt has established collaborations with U.S. oil and gas operators, validating the effectiveness of its lithium extraction technology following the commissioning of its Field Simulation Centre in Calgary in late 2023 [5] - The company deployed its Generation 1 Field Unit in Texas in September 2024, processing 600 barrels of oilfield brine per day, and subsequently installed its Generation 5 Field Unit, which can now process over 10,000 barrels per day [6][10] - Since installation, the Generation 5 Unit has completed over 300 test runs, identifying optimal operating parameters for economically viable commercial-scale lithium production [7] Government Support and Strategic Alignment - Volt secured a U.S. $2.5 million grant from the State of North Dakota, highlighting its alignment with U.S. critical mineral production initiatives [8] - The company's strategic transition to focus on U.S. operations positions it to align with favorable governmental policies aimed at enhancing critical mineral supply [12][16] Future Outlook - With proven technology and strategic U.S. partnerships, Volt is advancing from demonstration to initial commercial-scale lithium production, actively pursuing opportunities to meet growing domestic demand for critical minerals [13]