- E3 Lithium has commenced commissioning of **Phase 1** of its **Clearwater Project Demonstration Facility**, which began with the introduction of brine into the DLE system over the past weekend.  **[1415332_520ceb7462744aeebbb49b5893713f13_0]** 
- The objective of Phase 1 is to fully operationalize the **30-column DLE system** and **purification units** to produce high-quality lithium chloride, a precursor for battery-grade lithium carbonate.  **[1415332_520ceb7462744aeebbb49b5893713f13_0]** 
- The company anticipates the initial DLE System commissioning to take approximately **one week**, with sufficient brine available to operate Phase 1 into **early Q4 2025**.  **[1415332_520ceb7462744aeebbb49b5893713f13_0]** 
- **Phase 2** of the Demonstration Facility is scheduled to begin **later this fall**.  **[1415332_520ceb7462744aeebbb49b5893713f13_0]**

E3 Lithium Begins Commissioning Clearwater Project Demonstration Facility

- Consolidated Lithium Metals Inc. (CLM) has signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) with SOQUEM to acquire an option to earn up to an **80% interest** in the **Kwyjibo Rare Earth Project** in Québec.  **[1415332_68df506d7ce94224b01fda2466242d76_0]** 
- The Proposed Transaction is structured in two phases: **Phase I** allows CLM to earn a **60% interest** for an aggregate of **C$23.15 million** over **five years**, and **Phase II** allows CLM to earn an additional **20% interest** for **C$22.00 million** over **three years** following Phase I completion.  **[1415332_68df506d7ce94224b01fda2466242d76_0]** 
- The LOI was effective **July 31, 2025**, and a definitive agreement is anticipated to be negotiated, executed, and the transaction closed by **October 31, 2025**.  **[1415332_68df506d7ce94224b01fda2466242d76_0]** **[1415332_68df506d7ce94224b01fda2466242d76_1]** **[1415332_68df506d7ce94224b01fda2466242d76_2]**

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