International Battery Metals (TSXV: IBAT) built and operated the first commercial Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) facility in North America, the only modular DLE operation in the world. Its proprietary Modular DLE (MDLE) technology provides a faster, more sustainable and cost-effective solution for lithium production.

While other DLE technologies remain in pilot phases, IBAT has demonstrated its process at commercial scale. The company’s proprietary, proven technology extracts more than 97% of available lithium from brine, recycles up to 98% of water and eliminates the need for evaporation ponds or harsh chemicals. Designed for rapid deployment, IBAT’s modular plants reduce CAPEX and OPEX while bringing battery-grade lithium online in months instead of years.

Operational experience has validated IBAT’s process under real-world conditions, providing critical data to refine system efficiency, optimize engineering and further enhance reliability in challenging environments.