Elektros Enters Strategic Talks With Global Shipping Companies to Transport Lithium From Sierra Leone to the United States
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Elektros (OTC PINK:ELEK) announced on January 22, 2026 that it has begun active discussions with multiple international freight and logistics providers to evaluate shipping hard-rock lithium from Sierra Leone to the United States. The company is seeking competitive pricing, transit timelines, reliability, speed, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance as it works toward an initial two-container export of raw lithium.
Electros said selecting the right logistics partner is a key step toward initiating commercial exports to the U.S.
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- Active shipping talks with multiple global freight providers
- Planning an initial two-container export of raw hard-rock lithium
- Focus on regulatory compliance and cost-efficient transit
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- No signed logistics contracts yet; discussions are ongoing
- Initial export volume limited to two containers, indicating small near-term scale
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SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 22, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK:ELEK), a developer of lithium mining operations in Sierra Leone, today announced that it has begun active discussions with international freight and logistics providers as it evaluates shipping solutions to transport hard-rock lithium from Sierra Leone, Africa to the United States.
The Company is currently engaging with multiple global shipping and freight-forwarding firms to obtain competitive pricing, evaluate transit timelines, and ensure a smooth and efficient process for the shipment of an initial two-container export of raw, hard-rock lithium material. These discussions are focused on reliability, speed, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance as Elektros works toward initiating its first commercial exports.
"We are extremely excited and grateful to be moving forward with this important phase of our lithium project," said Shlomo Bleier, Chief Executive Officer of Elektros Inc. "We are actively speaking with several experienced shipping companies to identify the right partner who can help us deliver our lithium efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively to the United States. Securing the right logistics solution will represent a tremendous milestone for our Company, and we are approaching this process with great care and enthusiasm."
Lithium remains one of the most critical materials supporting the global transition to electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and modern electronics. Benzinga has highlighted lithium as the backbone of modern battery technology, powering electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and large-scale energy storage systems that support renewable power infrastructure worldwide.
Reuters has emphasized that lithium has become one of the most strategically important materials of the modern era, noting that it sits at the heart of electric vehicles, grid-scale energy storage, and the global push toward cleaner and more secure energy systems. According to Reuters, demand for lithium is expected to remain strong for decades as governments and industries accelerate investments in electrification and renewable power.
Bloomberg has also emphasized lithium's strategic importance, describing it as one of the most essential raw materials underpinning the global clean energy economy. Bloomberg reporting has underscored that reliable access to lithium resources is increasingly viewed as vital for economic competitiveness, energy security, and technological advancement worldwide.
Electros believes its hard-rock lithium project in Sierra Leone positions the Company at the forefront of supplying critical raw materials into the global battery supply chain. The Company views the selection of the right shipping and logistics partners as a key step toward executing its export strategy and advancing its role as a reliable supplier of lithium to the United States.
About Elektros, Inc.
Elektros Inc. (OTC PINK: ELEK) is focused on developing an artisanal lithium mining operation in Sierra Leone, Africa. The Company's business plan includes exploration, development, and the eventual export of hard-rock lithium to lithium refineries in the United States.
Website: www.elektros.energy
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Elektros Inc. undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. For additional information, please refer to the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.
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