With the promise of growth and sustainability, CleanTech Lithium (AIM: CTL) proudly unveiled the initiation of operations at its direct lithium extraction (DLE) pilot plant nestled in the serene region of Copiapó, northern Chile. This venture marks the genesis of a new era for the company, set against the backdrop of its flagship Laguna Verde project 250 kilometers away.

This technological marvel boasts a design capacity of one tonne per month of lithium carbonate equivalent in the form of concentrated eluate. Earmarked for global export, the maiden production of eluate has successfully materialized, poised to embark on a journey across continents. The UK-based lithium developer shared its excitement as brine derived from the Laguna Verde project underwent meticulous processing through the avant-garde DLE columns, heralding a paradigm shift in lithium extraction methodologies.