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International Battery Metals Direct Lithium Extraction pilot


International Battery Metals Direct Lithium Extraction pilot


[Last updated: Apr 2026]

This production plant produces cathode active materials (CAM) for EV and grid battery applications.

OEM/owner: International Battery Metals
Facility: Direct Lithium Extraction pilot
Location: Various
Country: USA
Product: CAM
Capacity: 0.5 kt/y
Chemistry: LFP (planned)
Precursor: DLE lithium brine Cells
Inputs: Battery Li
Status: Pilot
Opened: 2024
Investment: $0.2B USD
Customers: TBD
Geo risk: LOW


Supply chain notes:
DLE (Direct Lithium Extraction) technology pilot for US domestic lithium supply; LFP CAM planned downstream; represents emerging non-Chinese LFP supply chain thesis..

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