Century Lithium Achieves Major Milestone with Water Pollution Control Permit for Demonstration Plant

Key Milestone Achieved: Century Lithium Secures Water Pollution Control Permit

Century Lithium Corp., a leading player in the lithium sector, has reached a significant milestone by obtaining the Water Pollution Control Permit (WPCP) from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP). This permit pertains to the Company’s Demonstration Plant located at Tonopah Airport in Nye County, Nevada. This achievement is crucial as it enables the reconstruction and enhancement of the facility, which is integral to the company's pioneering efforts in lithium extraction and processing.

Significance of the Permit

Bill Willoughby, President and CEO of Century Lithium, emphasized the importance of this permit, stating, "Receiving the Water Pollution Control Permit is a key step in our efforts to reconstruct and upgrade the Demonstration Plant in Tonopah." The facility has already showcased continuous operation of a new, patent-pending process that combines hydrochloric acid leaching with direct lithium extraction, effectively producing battery-grade lithium carbonate from lithium clay sourced from the Angel Island project.

The WPCP allows for the construction, operation, and closure of the Demonstration Plant, which consists of a process building and two double-lined tailings ponds equipped with leak detectors. Before commencing operations, these ponds must undergo hydrostatic testing to certify their integrity, while the Company continues to meet other pre-operational requirements.

Demonstration Plant Development

The construction of the Demonstration Plant is proceeding with a steel building already purchased and prepared for modifications conducive to the process layout. A concrete foundation has been installed and sealed with a chemical-resistant coating, with construction poised to begin following the receipt of the FAA’s environmental review approval.

This facility will serve as a hub for metrological testing, further refining Century Lithium's extraction process and thus enhancing the economic viability of the company’s Angel Island Lithium Project. This project is considered one of the largest known sedimentary lithium deposits in the United States, designed for the sustainable production of battery-grade lithium carbonate, which is integral to electric vehicles and battery storage technologies.

Testing and Research Initiatives

Beyond lithium extraction, the company is also exploring the recovery of rare earth elements (REEs) from Angel Island’s claystone. Preliminary tests suggest promising results, showing the successful extraction of elements like dysprosium and neodymium without compromising lithium yields. The upcoming phases of testing at the Demonstration Plant will include larger-scale assessments of REE recovery potential.

Century Lithium is also conducting metallurgical testing independently at their Butte, Montana laboratory. Here, they are investigating enhancements to their chlor-alkali-based process that may lower overall energy consumption for the Angel Island project.

Future Prospects

With the issuance of the WPCP, Century Lithium is on track to advance its environmental assessments and site development, making it well-positioned to scale up production as demand for lithium continues to surge. With electric vehicles and renewable energy solutions gaining traction worldwide, the company stands at the forefront of the lithium industry, poised to make significant contributions to sustainable energy solutions.

In conclusion, securing the Water Pollution Control Permit is not just a regulatory victory; it is a vital stepping stone toward Century Lithium’s broader ambitions in the lithium market, paving the way for innovative resource recovery methods and furthering the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

About Century Lithium Corp.

Founded to exploit one of the largest known lithium deposits in the U.S., Century Lithium Corp. continues to leverage innovative and environmentally responsible methods to extract and process lithium for modern energy solutions. Trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "LCE", the OTCQX as "CYDVF", and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange as "C1Z", Century Lithium is dedicated to leading the lithium revolution for a sustainable future.