202625 releases
E3 Lithium Approaches Completion of Phase 2 of its Demonstration Facility and Outlines Path to Commercialization
E3 Lithium says Phase 2 of its Demonstration Facility at the Clearwater Project in Alberta is approaching completion, with Phase 2 having moved more than 60,000 m3 to date. The company outlines a path toward shovel-ready status, Final Investment Decision and commercial production of approximately 12,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate per year in Stage 1, with the 30-column DLE system restart planned for Q4 2026.
CorporateE3 Lithium Confirms Listing of Warrants in Relation to Recently Closed Equity Offering
An aggregate of 12,782,250 common share purchase warrants are expected to begin trading on the TSX Venture Exchange on October 2, 2026 under the symbol ETL.WT.A. The warrants were issued under E3 Lithium's public offering of units that closed on September 24, 2026, with each warrant exercisable for one common share at $1.10 until September 24, 2029. They are governed by a warrant indenture dated September 17, 2026 with Odyssey Trust Company as warrant agent.
CorporateE3 Lithium Provides Status Update on Clearwater Project
Phase 2 of the Clearwater Project Demonstration Facility in Alberta is nearing completion, with operations shifting to lithium carbonate production as Phase 3 ramps up and an expanded commercial-scaled DLE column is deployed, with operations expected to run through 2027. Natural Resources Canada's Global Partnerships Initiative is providing up to $36.5 million in non-repayable funding for Phase 3 and FEED, which advances toward completion in 2027. A licence application for the Central Processing Facility, allowing up to ~30,000 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate, has been submitted. Non-binding MOUs were signed with Epsilon CAM and Tees Valley Lithium.
CorporateE3 Lithium Closes Upsized $11.5 Million Equity Offering and Schedules Investor Webinar
A public offering of 12,782,250 units closed for aggregate gross proceeds of $11,504,025, including full exercise of the over-allotment option. Each unit comprises one common share and one warrant exercisable at $1.10 until September 24, 2029; agents received cash commission of $669,992, and TSXV has conditionally approved listing of the warrants. Net proceeds will fund advancement of the Clearwater Project in Alberta and general working capital. E3 Lithium will host a webinar on September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.
FinancingE3 LITHIUM ANNOUNCES UPSIZE OF BEST EFFORTS EQUITY FINANCING TO $10 MILLION
A previously announced best efforts public offering has been upsized from approximately C$8.5 million to approximately C$10 million, comprising 11,115,000 units at C$0.90 per unit, each unit including one common share and one warrant exercisable at C$1.10 for 36 months. Agents ATB Cormark Capital Markets and Canaccord Genuity hold a 30-day over-allotment option for up to 1,667,250 additional units. Closing is expected on or about September 24, 2026, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval, with proceeds funding the Clearwater Lithium Project and working capital.
FinancingE3 LITHIUM ANNOUNCES $8.5 MILLION BEST EFFORTS EQUITY FINANCING
A best efforts public offering of 9,450,000 units at C$0.90 per unit for gross proceeds of approximately C$8.5 million has been agreed with ATB Cormark Capital Markets and Canaccord Genuity Corp. as co-lead agents. Each unit comprises one common share and one warrant exercisable at C$1.10 for 36 months, with a 15% over-allotment option exercisable for 30 days. Closing is expected on or about September 24, 2026, with proceeds funding the Clearwater Lithium Project and general working capital.
FinancingE3 Lithium and Epsilon CAM Sign MOU for Supply of Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate, Strengthening Battery Materials Supply Chain
A non-binding MOU effective September 1, 2026 with India's Epsilon CAM Pvt. Ltd. sets a framework for potential long-term supply of battery-grade lithium carbonate from E3 Lithium's Clearwater Project in Alberta. The MOU contemplates up to 5,000 tonnes per year over a five-year term, representing up to 40% of the project's proposed Stage 1 production of 12,000 tonnes per year. Final volumes and commercial terms would be set in a definitive agreement.
NewsE3 Lithium's Clearwater Project Selected for the Canada Investment Summit Prospectus; Company Establishes Strategic Advisory Group
E3 Lithium's Clearwater Project in Alberta's Bashaw District has been selected for inclusion in the Canada Investment Summit Prospectus, a shortlist of Canadian projects presented to global institutional investors at the Summit hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney in partnership with CPP Investments and PSP Investments in Toronto on September 14 and 15, 2026, with an objective of attracting up to $1 trillion of investment into Canada.
CorporateE3 Lithium Releases Q2 2026 Results and Advances Key Strategic Milestones
Unaudited Q2 2026 financial statements and MD&A for the three months ended June 30, 2026 were filed on SEDAR+. During the quarter E3 commissioned Phase 2 of its Clearwater Demonstration Facility in Alberta, with a reservoir production test confirming 75.8 mg/L lithium and a steady-state flow rate of 1,400 m³/day, executed a contribution agreement for up to $36.5 million from NRCan covering 75% of an approximately $48 million project, and reported $51.3 million of undrawn government grants. The board granted 2,390,000 options, 570,000 RSUs and 166,000 PSUs.
CorporateE3 Lithium Advances European Market Strategy Through Collaboration Agreement with Tees Valley Lithium
A non-binding Collaboration Agreement has been signed with Tees Valley Lithium Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alkemy Capital Investments plc, under which E3 could use TVL's UK refinery to convert lithium carbonate from the Clearwater Project in Alberta into battery-grade lithium hydroxide for European customers. The agreement contemplates up to 50,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide over an initial 10-year term. Any arrangement remains subject to a third-party offtake agreement and a binding definitive agreement.
CorporateE3 Lithium Provides Results of its Annual General Meeting
Shareholders approved all items of business at E3 Lithium's annual general meeting held June 17, 2026, including the appointment of MNP LLP as auditor, setting the board at five directors and electing Chris Doornbos, Kevin Stashin, Alexandra Cattelan, Sonya Savage and Tina Craft. Shareholders also adopted an omnibus equity incentive plan and authorized award grants to insiders under it. The board confirmed Doornbos as Chair and Cattelan as lead director, with all committee chairs and members continuing.
CorporateE3 Lithium Successfully Commissions Phase 2 of its Demonstration Facility
Phase 2 of the Clearwater Project Demonstration Facility in Alberta has been commissioned, with a reservoir production test underway. Brine produced from the production test assayed 75.8 mg/L lithium, verified by an independent third-party laboratory, and the well-pair maintained a targeted flowrate of 1,400 m³/day at steady state via an electrical submersible pump. Data will feed the Reservoir Development Plan update, Front-End Engineering Design and Feasibility Study, with pump operation expected over the coming 24 months.
CorporateE3 Lithium Executes Contribution Agreement Underpinning up to $36.5 million in Federal Support to Accelerate Clearwater Project
A contribution agreement has been executed confirming up to $36,507,091 in non-repayable federal funding through Natural Resources Canada's Global Partnerships Initiative for E3 Lithium's Clearwater Project in Alberta, covering 75% of the approximately $48 million program and retroactive to April 1, 2026. The funding supports Phase 3 of the Demonstration Facility, including a commercial-size single DLE column, and the Feasibility Study targeting 12,000 tonnes per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate, with a Class III cost estimate aimed for Q1 2027. Sedgman has been retained to lead FEED.
CorporateE3 Lithium Welcomes Tom Gear as Chief Operating Officer; Kevin Carroll to Retire
Tom Gear has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of E3 Lithium, effective June 8, 2026. Chief Development Officer Kevin Carroll is retiring, with his last day on June 12, 2026, and will remain as an advisor during a transition period. Gear was previously Senior Vice President Oilsands at MEG Energy and spent 24 years at Suncor and legacy Petro-Canada. E3 is advancing the Clearwater Project in Alberta.
ManagementE3 Lithium Releases Q1 2026 Results and Continues Advancement Toward Commercialization
Unaudited Q1 2026 financial statements and MD&A for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were filed on SEDAR+. During the quarter, E3 delivered battery-grade lithium carbonate to offtake and strategic partners, submitted a Directive 056 facility licence application to the Alberta Energy Regulator for the Clearwater Project's Central Processing Facility, and entered a $2.0 million operating loan facility with ATB Financial; undrawn government grants totalled $54.0 million at March 31, 2026. Subsequently, E3 signed a teaming agreement with Germany's TKMS and completed well development and pump installation for Phase 2 of its Demonstration Facility.
CorporateE3 Lithium Provides Notice of Annual General Meeting
E3 Lithium's annual general meeting has been set for Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM Mountain Time, to be held virtually, with registration required at least 24 hours prior. Notice of Meeting materials will be distributed to shareholders and made available on SEDAR+ and the company's website.
CorporateE3 Lithium Provides an Update on its Strategic Growth and Direction for Long-Term Value Creation
E3 Lithium outlined a long-term growth strategy centred on its Clearwater Project in Alberta, with Stage 1 targeting 12,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate per year in 2028-2029. The Company has initiated a strategic review of its Garrington District asset, which holds 5.0 million tonnes LCE measured and indicated resources, with options including a joint venture, sale or internal development to provide non-dilutive capital. E3 is also evaluating global project opportunities, cathode partnerships, and next steps with Pure Lithium on lithium metal commercialization.
CorporateE3 Lithium Set to Begin Operations for Phase 2 of the Demonstration Facility
Well development and pump installation are complete at E3 Lithium's Demonstration Facility in South-Central Alberta, with Phase 2 operations set to begin once the Directive 51 licence is received. Phase 2 will run 8-12 weeks, comprising a Leduc Reservoir production test and brine and gas chemistry collection to supply remaining technical data for the Clearwater Project Feasibility Study. Phase 3, covering DLE testing and a full commercial-size single column producing nearly 100 tonnes per year LCE, will be built over the summer using $36.5 million in conditionally approved federal GPI funding.
CorporateE3 Lithium Files 2025 Year-End Financial Results and Disclosure Documents
E3 Lithium has filed its consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, along with its Management's Discussion and Analysis and Annual Information Form. The documents are available on SEDAR+ and the company's website. E3 holds 21.2 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent in Measured and Indicated resources plus 0.3 Mt LCE Inferred in Alberta, with the Clearwater Pre-Feasibility Study outlining a 1.13 Mt LCE proven and probable reserve and an after-tax NPV(8%) of USD 3.7 billion at a 24.6% IRR.
CorporateE3 Lithium Signs Teaming Agreement with Germany’s TKMS to Support Critical Minerals Supply
A Teaming Agreement has been signed with Germany's TKMS, establishing a framework for research, technology transfer and investment in E3 Lithium tied to the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project and Canada's Industrial and Technological Benefits policy, including potential financial contribution to E3. TKMS is bidding in the CPSP procurement for up to 12 Arctic-capable submarines. E3 is advancing its Clearwater Project in Alberta, with a staged plan of 12,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate per year initially. No assurance of a definitive transaction.
CorporateE3 Lithium Provides Activity Update on Phase Two of its Demonstration Facility and Details Employee Incentives for 2026
Two wells — one brine producer and one injector — were drilled in late 2025 at E3 Lithium's Demonstration Facility east of Olds, Alberta, targeting the Leduc reservoir about 2,500 metres deep and roughly 200 metres apart at depth; a service rig is completing the wells and installing a downhole brine pump, with operations expected in April 2026. Phase 3, including redeployment of 30 column DLE skids and a commercial-scale single column unit, is planned in stages through Q2 and Q3 2026 following the up to C$36.5 million GPI contribution agreement. The board granted 738,000 RSUs and PSUs settleable in up to 613,500 common shares.
CorporateE3 Lithium Receives Conditional Approval for up to C$36.5 million in Federal Government Funding to Accelerate its Clearwater Project
Conditional approval for up to C$36.5 million in non-repayable funding under the Government of Canada's Global Partnerships Initiative will support E3 Lithium's Clearwater Project in Alberta, covering 75% of a forecast $48 million program. The money funds Phase 3 of the Demonstration Facility east of Olds, Alberta — a single full-sized commercial column expected to produce the carbonate equivalent of 100 tonnes per year in lithium chloride — plus FEED work for the Feasibility Study and 25 additional full-time positions. Funding is conditional on due diligence and a contribution agreement.
CorporateVisit E3 Lithium at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2026 Convention
E3 Lithium will exhibit at the PDAC 2026 convention at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from March 1–4, 2026 at booth 2303, with management available for one-on-one meetings. The company has also replaced Independent Trading Group with ICP Securities Inc. for automated market making services, at a monthly fee of C$7,500 plus applicable taxes, up from C$6,400. The agreement began February 18, 2026, runs four months and renews monthly, with no performance factors or stock options.
CorporateFollowing Successful 2025, E3 Lithium Provides Operational Update and 2026 Outlook
E3 Lithium outlined 2026 objectives for its Clearwater Project in Alberta, including completing Front-End Engineering Design and the Feasibility Study by end of 2026, executing Phase 2 of its Demonstration Facility, delivering battery-grade lithium carbonate to potential off-takers, and submitting all remaining licence applications before year-end. In 2025 the company commissioned Phase 1 of the Demonstration Facility, produced battery-grade lithium carbonate, submitted its EPEA application and raised about $20 million. It also signed a three-month, US$150,000 digital marketing agreement with Winning Media LLC commencing January 29, 2026.
CorporateE3 Lithium Submits Directive 056 Facility Licence Application as Next Step in Clearwater Project Development
An application under Directive 056 for a facility licence for the Clearwater Project's Central Processing Facility has been submitted to the Alberta Energy Regulator, following the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act application filed in late 2025. Both permits are required to build and operate the facility, with further applications for wells, pipeline and scheme approval planned through 2026. E3 proposes a staged development plan with a first-stage capacity of 12,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate per year.
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