en.Wedoany.com Reported - PMET Resources Inc. (TSX: PMET, ASX: PMT) announced on June 14, 2026, the results of a refining concept study for its wholly-owned Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada. The study confirmed a potential value-added refining pathway to convert spodumene concentrate produced on-site into battery-grade lithium carbonate using Primero Group's ALi® atmospheric leaching process. Laboratory-scale tests showed that the lithium carbonate produced via this process achieved a purity of 99.8%.
PMET Resources is a company focused on lithium mine development, and its flagship project, Shaakichiuwaanaan, has already demonstrated resource scale and cost advantages in a 2025 feasibility study. The completed concept study evaluated seven processing options, ultimately selecting Primero's ALi® process as the preferred pathway. This option offers strong economic potential, efficient logistical benefits, and low technical risk, aligning with the company's goal of achieving sustainable development through environmentally friendly processing.
Additionally, the study indicated that if combined with Quebec's abundant low-cost renewable energy for electrified calcination, on-site value-added processing could further reduce carbon intensity and improve the efficiency of the battery materials supply chain. Frederic Mercier-Langevin, Chief Operating Officer of PMET Resources, stated that converting spodumene concentrate into value-added battery-grade lithium chemicals at the mine site could leverage lower-cost, low-carbon processes provided by Hydro-Québec, with significant potential for logistical savings. The company noted that the on-site refining strategy represents a long-term, phased growth opportunity and is not required for the current development of the base spodumene concentrate project outlined in the 2025 feasibility study.
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