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23-05-2025
- Automotive
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E3 Lithium, Pure Lithium report phase one lithium metal battery development results
E3 Lithium, a Canadian lithium producer, has announced initial results from the first phase of a joint development agreement with Pure Lithium. The collaboration is focused on producing high-purity lithium metal anodes for batteries using E3 Lithium's brines and direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, alongside Pure Lithium's innovative extraction and battery solutions. On 13 March 2025, E3 Lithium reported using several variations of lithium chloride concentrate from specific points in its commercial facility's process flow sheet. These concentrates were transformed into pure lithium metal anodes at Pure Lithium's Boston facility. The anodes, electrodeposited onto copper substrates, were then used to assemble batteries for electrochemical performance evaluation. The lithium metal achieved a purity level of more than 99.9%, as confirmed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) analysis. The life cycle tests, which measure the number of charge and discharge cycles a battery can undergo while retaining 80% capacity, showed that all cells surpassed 500 cycles. E3 Lithium president and CEO Chris Doornbos said: 'These results confirm that E3's lithium concentrate can produce battery-ready lithium metal anodes using Pure Lithium's technology. 'The Pure Lithium team has worked very hard in making these batteries and confirming the performance of our lithium. We are very encouraged by the results, and I am excited by the prospect of developing a local lithium battery supply chain in collaboration with Pure Lithium.' Additionally, the charge and discharge rates, tested at a balanced 1C:1D ratio, demonstrated a consistent one-hour charge and discharge duration. The study concluded that E3's lithium concentrate is not only easily producible but also the most cost-effective feedstock for Pure Lithium's batteries. Furthermore, the robustness of Pure Lithium's process was highlighted by the lack of performance differences between batteries made with lithium chloride from E3's Leduc Brines and those made from Pure Lithium's standard sources. The partnership between E3 Lithium and Pure Lithium continues as they work on developing and planning an integrated process aimed at delivering the highest-purity lithium metal anodes at the lowest possible cost. Pure Lithium founder, chairman and CEO Emilie Bodoin said: 'I am delighted to reinvent the lithium supply chain with E3 Lithium. We not only produced pure lithium metal anodes from unconventional sources of lithium using a newly invented technology but also validated their performance by cycling them in over 100 batteries. 'Rigorous electrochemical testing of battery materials is imperative, and to get such great results consistently, using a technology that was specifically developed to be cost effective, is truly exciting.' "E3 Lithium, Pure Lithium report phase one lithium metal battery development results" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
22-05-2025
- Automotive
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Pure Lithium and E3 Lithium Report Results From Phase 1 of the Lithium Metal Battery Joint Development Agreement
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pure Lithium Corporation, a disruptive vertically integrated lithium metal battery technology company, is pleased to announce initial results from the battery cells manufactured under the Joint Development Agreement with E3 Lithium, using E3 Lithium's brines and DLE technology and Pure Lithium's innovative extraction and battery technology. Several variations of E3's lithium chloride concentrate were used to make lithium metal anodes at Pure Lithium's Boston facility. The lithium from the E3 concentrated lithium chloride was electrodeposited as pure lithium metal onto a copper substrate, creating a complete, battery ready anode. These anodes were then assembled by Pure Lithium into batteries, and their electrochemical performance was evaluated in full cells. Notable results include: Lithium Metal Purity: The various E3 brine streams all achieved a very high purity level, > 99.9% pure lithium metal as tested by ICP-OES analysis. Cell Performance (Life Cycle): This tests for the number of charge and discharge cycles the battery achieves while retaining 80% of its capacity. All cells achieved over 500 cycles to date. Charge and Discharge Rates: This tests for the duration of a charge and discharge. These tests were conducted at a 1C:1D ratio, one hour charge time and one hour discharge time. The results of this study concluded that an easily producible version of E3's lithium concentrate provided the most cost-effective feedstock for use in Pure Lithium's batteries. It also demonstrated the robustness of Pure Lithium's process, showing no performance differences between batteries made using lithium chloride from E3's Leduc Brines, and those made from Pure Lithium's standard sources. The two companies continue to collaborate on the development and planning of an integrated process that can deliver the highest purity lithium metal anodes at the lowest possible cost. 'I am delighted to reinvent the lithium supply chain with E3 Lithium. We not only produced pure lithium metal anodes from unconventional sources of lithium using a newly invented technology but also validated their performance by cycling them in over 100 batteries. Rigorous electrochemical testing of battery materials is imperative, and to get such great results consistently, using a technology that was specifically developed to be cost effective, is truly exciting,' said Emilie Bodoin, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Pure Lithium. 'These results confirm that E3's lithium concentrate can produce battery-ready lithium metal anodes using Pure Lithium's technology,' said Chris Doornbos, President and CEO of E3 Lithium. "The Pure Lithium team has worked very hard in making these batteries and confirming the performance of our lithium. We are very encouraged by the results, and I am excited by the prospect of developing a local lithium battery supply chain in collaboration with Pure Lithium.' About Pure Lithium Pure Lithium is a disruptive Boston-based lithium metal battery technology company led by inventor and lithium expert, CEO Emilie Bodoin, and world-renowned battery and metallurgical expert, MIT Emeritus Professor Donald R. Sadoway, as full-time CSO. The Company's novel Brine to Battery™ technology combines metal extraction and anode production, unlocking unconventional sources of lithium. The resulting pure lithium metal anode is the core component of our lithium metal vanadium oxide battery, a step-change improvement over today's lithium-ion technology in cell performance, cost, and safety. Additionally, the battery is free of graphite, cobalt, nickel, and manganese. For more information, visit or email news@ About E3 Lithium E3 Lithium is a development company with a total of 16.2 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) Measured and Indicated 1 as well as 0.9 million tonnes LCE Inferred mineral resources 2 in Alberta and 2.5 million tonnes LCE Inferred mineral resources 3 in Saskatchewan. The Clearwater Pre-Feasibility Study outlined a 1.13 Mt LCE proven and probable mineral reserve with a pre-tax NPV8% of USD 5.2 Billion with a 29.2% IRR and an after-tax NPV8% of USD 3.7 Billion with a 24.6% IRR 1. E3 Lithium's goal is to produce high purity, battery grade lithium products to power the growing electrical revolution. With a significant lithium resource and innovative technology solutions, E3 Lithium has the potential to deliver lithium to market from one of the best jurisdictions in the world. 1: The Clearwater Project NI 43-101 Pre-Feasibility Study, effective June 20, 2024, is available on the E3 Lithium's website ( and SEDAR+ ( 2: The mineral resource NI 43-101 Technical Report for the North Rocky Property, effective October 27, 2017, identified 0.9 Mt LCE (inferred) and is available on the E3 Lithium's website ( and SEDAR+ ( 3: The mineral resource NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Estevan Lithium District, effective May 23, 2024, identified 2.5 Mt LCE (inferred) and is available on the E3 Lithium's website ( and SEDAR+ (
Business Wire
30-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Pure Lithium Announces Engagement with Kingston Process Metallurgy to Scale Lithium Metal Anode Production
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pure Lithium Corporation, a disruptive Boston-based, vertically integrated lithium metal battery technology company, is pleased to announce a strategic agreement with Kingston Process Metallurgy (KPM) to collaboratively scale, design, construct, and commission Pure Lithium's proprietary pilot-scale lithium metal anode production reactor. Pure Lithium is advancing battery technology with a lithium metal vanadium oxide battery enabled by a novel, scalable, and cost-effective lithium metal electroplating process, Brine to Battery™, that bypasses traditional lithium compound production. In collaboration with KPM, known for its deep expertise in designing and optimizing complex chemical and metallurgical systems, the company is developing a fully integrated demonstration reactor capable of producing highly pure lithium metal anodes of varying thicknesses. The reactor will demonstrate the technical and economic viability of Pure Lithium's end-to-end process, encompassing selective lithium extraction, electrochemical plating and efficient materials recycling. The project sets the foundation for future pilot plant and commercial development, supporting Pure Lithium's mission to sustainably bring lithium from Brine to Battery™. Emilie Bodoin, Pure Lithium Founder and CEO, comments: 'Our lithium metal anode technology was a necessary first step to commercializing our lithium metal batteries. Without this technology at scale, these batteries would never reach commercialization due to the high cost and low quality of lithium metal produced by existing methods. I was first introduced to Kingston Process Metallurgy during my time with Argonne National Laboratory and I am pleased to work with them, given their deep expertise in metallurgical system design and development. The team at KPM will play a critical role in scaling our innovative lithium electroplating technology into a fully operational pilot-scale reactor. Their hands-on approach and experience in scaling complex processes gives us confidence as we move toward pilot-scale production and continue building a truly next-generation lithium metal battery at commercially viable price point.' About Pure Lithium Pure Lithium is a disruptive Boston-based lithium metal battery technology company led by its founders, inventor and lithium expert, CEO Emilie Bodoin, and world-renowned battery and metallurgical expert, MIT Emeritus Professor Donald R. Sadoway, as full-time CSO. The Company's novel Brine to Battery™ technology combines metal extraction and anode production, bypassing traditional lithium compound production. The resulting pure lithium metal anode is the core component of our lithium metal vanadium oxide battery, a step-change improvement over today's lithium-ion technology in cell performance, cost and safety. Additionally, the battery is free of graphite, cobalt, nickel and manganese. For more information, visit or email news@ About Kingston Process Metallurgy Kingston Process Metallurgy (KPM) is a Canadian company specializing in transforming innovative ChemTech ideas into commercially viable processes through deep technical expertise and hands-on development. With a multidisciplinary team of engineers, chemists, scientists, and technicians, KPM offers end-to-end support from laboratory-scale testing to pilot plant design and operation. Their mission is to bring clarity to process development—clarity on technical feasibility, economic potential, and the most efficient path to commercialization. Leveraging strengths in chemistry, unit operations, techno-economic analysis, and custom experimental design, KPM is a trusted partner for companies scaling breakthrough technologies.
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23-04-2025
- Business
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Pure Lithium secures $300m LOI from EXIM for lithium battery facility
Pure Lithium has announced the receipt of a letter of interest (LOI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for a $300m debt funding package for the company's first industrial-scale lithium metal vanadium battery manufacturing facility. The funding package with a 12-year repayment term will be provided under EXIM's Make More in America initiative, which supports US manufacturing and exports. EXIM will undertake thorough due diligence upon receiving a financing application from Pure Lithium to determine the viability of a final commitment. Any final agreement will be contingent upon meeting EXIM's underwriting standards, approval processes, and the fulfilment of all terms and conditions. Pure Lithium founder and CEO Emilie Bodoin said: 'This project will be very impactful for US manufacturing in the crucial sector of energy storage. Our disruptive Brine to Battery technology will enable the creation of the first complete US-based battery supply chain, from sourcing the materials to producing the finished product. 'Domestic battery production is imperative for US energy and national security. Additionally, this will boost US competitiveness globally – in line with the objectives of EXIM.' The potential transaction may receive special consideration under Section 402 of EXIM's 2019 reauthorisation. This directive encourages EXIM to counteract competitive pressures from the People's Republic of China and other countries, and to promote US leadership in key transformative export areas. The China and Transformational Exports Program (CTEP) is a strategic EXIM programme designed to support US exporters in competing with Chinese companies and to assert US leadership in emerging technologies. The CTEP offers benefits such as reduced fees, longer repayment terms and customised policies for projects with a majority of US content. In March 2025, Pure Lithium secured funding from the US Department of Energy's Vehicle Technology Office to create a closed-loop domestic supply chain for lithium metal anodes. "Pure Lithium secures $300m LOI from EXIM for lithium battery facility" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
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21-04-2025
- Business
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Leading Global Battery Expert Kenneth Hoffman to Join Pure Lithium as Special Advisor
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pure Lithium Corporation, a disruptive Boston-based vertically integrated lithium metal battery technology company, announces that Kenneth Hoffman (CFA, CIM) will join the company as a Special Advisor, leveraging his vast experience across the battery value chain to advance our drive towards full commercialization. Mr. Hoffman, who was previously Global Head of Battery Materials at McKinsey, will be a crucial asset for Pure Lithium's commercialization strategy and development of partnerships. Working directly with Pure Lithium CEO Emilie Bodoin, he will bring a deep understanding of batteries and a unique ability to connect market dynamics with operational decision making that will be invaluable for Pure Lithium. Pure Lithium Founder and CEO Emilie Bodoin said: 'I feel very privileged to bring Ken aboard at this crucial time in Pure Lithium's evolution. He is simply one of the leading experts on batteries, forming partnerships and developing successful businesses in energy storage. We are sure that he going to make a major contribution to Pure Lithium as we move toward commercial production of our next-generation lithium metal vanadium battery.' Mr. Hoffman has spent more than 25 years in investing, managing and directing tens of billions of dollars as a Portfolio Manager, and global Director of Research for various large funds including Millennium Partners and Reservoir Capital. His broad, hands-on experience as an investor and consultant will help Pure Lithium identify and capitalize on business and financial opportunities and bring vast insight to mitigating supply chain risks. In late 2016, Mr. Hoffman agreed to join McKinsey's Global Energy & Mining practice (GEM) to lead mining company strategy in gold, copper, nickel, manganese and lithium as well as battery raw material value chains. He has worked on more than 100 due diligences from the analysis of lithium assets to the study of more than a dozen direct lithium extraction technologies. He is one of the main presenters at metal and mining forums as well as global battery conferences and global media, including an opening keynote at PDAC, The Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Fastmarkets events in Asia, North America, Europe and South America, the London Metals Exchange Week conferences in Hong Kong and London and Australia's AUSIMM general gathering. Mr. Hoffman is a Director of 'The Battery Show,' the largest battery event in North America. About Pure Lithium Pure Lithium is a disruptive Boston-based lithium metal battery technology company led by its founders, inventor and lithium expert, CEO Emilie Bodoin, and world-renowned battery and metallurgical expert, MIT Emeritus Professor Donald R. Sadoway, as full-time CSO. The Company's novel Brine to Battery™ technology combines metal extraction and anode production, bypassing traditional lithium compound production. The resulting pure lithium metal anode is the core component of our lithium metal vanadium oxide battery, a step-change improvement over today's lithium-ion technology in cell performance, cost and safety. Additionally, the battery is free of graphite, cobalt, nickel and manganese. For more information, visit or email news@
