June 24, 2025, United States. GeoFrame Energy announced plans to construct a lithium extraction facility in East Texas.
The facility will produce battery-grade lithium carbonate, reducing reliance on foreign imports.
The project will use Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology, developed by Ekosolve and the University of Melbourne.
The DLE process boasts a 92-95% lithium recovery rate and minimizes environmental impact.
Production is set to begin in early 2026, with an initial output of 3,000 metric tons of battery-grade lithium carbonate annually.
GeoFrame aims to scale operations to 83,500 metric tons annually by 2029, meeting 100% of current U.S. demand.
The facility will be powered entirely by geothermal energy, resulting in near-zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Excess energy will be supplied to the local grid.
The project is expected to create over 100 new jobs.
This initiative addresses the growing demand for EV batteries and sets a precedent for sustainable mining practices.