Standard Lithium Stock Price, News & Analysis

Standard Lithium Ltd. (TSXV: SLI, NYSE: SLI, FRA: S5L) announced its participation in the Echelon Partners Lithium Summit on April 13, 2023, at 10:00 AM PT. The virtual event is designed for investors interested in lithium opportunities.

Interested attendees not connected with Echelon can register by entering “None” in the salesperson field. Standard Lithium is focused on lithium extraction and purification through its innovative processes at projects in southern Arkansas and California. The company has a demonstration plant that utilizes Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE), significantly improving recovery rates and efficiency. Current studies include a Definitive Feasibility Study for the LANXESS Property and a Preliminary Feasibility Study for the South West Arkansas Project.

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The lithium market is expected to grow significantly, with a projected CAGR of 13.5% from 2023 to 2028, reaching a valuation of USD 10.6 billion by 2028. This growth is driven by the increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and government subsidies, leading to a rise in lithium mining activities. Active stocks in the sector include Lithium South Development (LISMF), Lithium Americas (LAC), Standard Lithium (SLI), and Piedmont Lithium (PLL). The completion of resource expansion programs and projects like the Thacker Pass by Lithium Americas indicates promising developments in lithium supply, essential for the booming EV market.

Standard Lithium Ltd. (SLI) announced a key resource expansion in the East Texas Smackover region, reporting the highest confirmed lithium grade brine in North America at 634 mg/L. This discovery is pivotal, as lithium concentration significantly influences capital expenditures and operational costs in Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE). The company has acquired rights to existing wells and plans to drill new ones, enhancing its portfolio in the Gulf Coast region. Standard Lithium is set to release further technical reports detailing these project areas shortly, underscoring its commitment to future lithium production.

The demand for lithium, crucial for renewable energy and electric vehicles, is expected to grow 40-fold by 2040, according to the International Energy Agency. Latin America, particularly Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile, houses 60% of global lithium reserves. The US Geological Survey estimates Bolivia possesses 21 million tons, Argentina 19.3 million tons, and Chile 9.6 million tons of identified lithium. Successful drilling programs at Lithium South Development's Alba Sabrina claim indicate significant lithium brine discoveries, while Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile reported a substantial revenue increase for 2022, reaching $3.9 billion.

Standard Lithium Ltd. has initiated a drilling program at its South West Arkansas Lithium Project to support its upcoming Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS). The program aims to define resources, enhance the resource estimate, and optimize wellfield design. Dr. Andy Robinson, President and COO, stated that this systematic drilling involves both new and existing wells to gather necessary data for the PFS and the subsequent Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS). The initial re-entry into the Beulah-Taylor #1 well has been completed, reaching a total measured depth of 8,940 ft. The drilling program will continue through Q2 2023, collecting vital data for lithium extraction analysis.