Key Strategic Focus Areas
Exploration and Resource Development
- Focused on Bloque Norte and Bloque Sur projects with combined reserves exceeding 7 million tons LCE.
- Employing advanced exploration techniques, including geophysical surveys and aquifer analysis.
Sustainability Leadership
- Using Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) to significantly reduce water usage and environmental impact.
- Complying with Chilean and international environmental regulations.
Community Engagement
- Establishing long-term partnerships with local and indigenous communities to ensure shared prosperity.
Investor Returns
- Targeting high-grade lithium production to meet the accelerating demand in the electric vehicle (EV) and battery industries.
Next Steps for 2025
Resource Estimates
Finalize and publish initial resource estimates for Bloque Norte, establishing baseline data for lithium reserves and concentrations.
Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA)
Conduct PEAs to evaluate the economic feasibility of scalable production opportunities, ensuring alignment with long-term project goals,
Metallurgical Development
Perform Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) testing:
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- Fixed-column lab tests to assess recovery rates and optimize process parameters.
- Begin industrial ramp-up to scale findings and validate efficiency under operational conditions.
Hydrogeological Work
Execute pumping tests to determine aquifer behavior, extraction sustainability, and brine flow dynamics.
Process Optimization
- Advance lab-to-field methodologies for scalable extraction and production.
- Evaluate technology providers to ensure adaptability to operational scale.
Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
Update ongoing environmental and social studies to align with expanded project scope and sustainability targets.
Infrastructure Planning
Develop infrastructure strategies to support resource extraction, transport, and processing operations.
ESG Initiatives
- Strengthen Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments through transparent reporting and adherence to global best practices.
- Ensure sustainable water use and energy-efficient operations, minimizing the project’s environmental footprint.
Engagement with Indigenous Communities
- Conduct early engagement with Comunidad Atácamela Coyo to foster trust, collaboration, and mutual understanding.
- Co-develop strategies to incorporate community priorities into project planning, respecting cultural and environmental values.
Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
Update ongoing environmental and social studies to align with expanded project scope and sustainability targets.
What is Li3X's main focus?
Li3X is dedicated to sustainable lithium extraction and development, primarily in the Salar de Atacama region, leveraging innovative technologies to minimize environmental impact.
How does Li3X ensure environmental sustainability?
We utilize Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology to significantly reduce water usage and adhere to stringent environmental standards, ensuring minimal ecological disruption.
What are the benefits of investing in Li3X?
Investing in Li3X offers exposure to the rapidly growing lithium market, driven by the demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage solutions.
