Wedoany.com Report-Oct. 30, E3 Lithium has commenced drilling its lithium development well, initiating phase two of its demonstration facility project in central Alberta, Canada. This marks the company’s third lithium well into the Leduc formation and follows the successful production of battery-grade lithium carbonate during phase one in early October 2025.

Drilling under way at the demonstration facility.

Phase one validated the design of E3 Lithium’s direct lithium extraction (DLE) equipment at this operational scale. The outcomes of the new well are expected to provide deeper insights into reservoir performance and brine composition, supporting the design and development of a future commercial lithium facility. Drilling and testing activities are anticipated to continue into November, with the company committed to keeping stakeholders updated on progress.

Key objectives for phase two include confirming subsurface geology through comprehensive core sample analysis and incorporating petrophysical data obtained from detailed well logging. The drilling phase also aims to collect reservoir information critical for designing commercial wellfields and facilities, while providing brine to maintain continuous operation of DLE and processing systems initially commissioned during phase one. Additionally, the project will support engineering and permitting processes for the forthcoming commercial facility.

Chris Doornbos, president and CEO of E3 Lithium, stated: “This well kicks off the second phase of our demonstration programme, another important step forward as we advance toward commercial operations. Our drilling activities provide important data to inform our continued project design and enhance our understanding of reservoir performance capabilities.”

E3 Lithium is a development company with measured and indicated resources totaling 21.2 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE). The company also holds inferred resources of 300,000 tonnes of LCE in Alberta and 2.5 million tonnes of LCE in Saskatchewan.

Last month, the company secured regulatory permit approvals from the Alberta Energy Regulator to proceed with phase two of the Clearwater Project Demonstration Facility. The project represents a critical step in advancing E3 Lithium’s strategy to develop commercial lithium operations in western Canada, leveraging its proprietary DLE technology and high-quality brine resources.

With the new well, E3 Lithium aims to enhance data on subsurface geology, reservoir properties, and brine quality, which will inform engineering designs for future commercial-scale extraction. The company’s phased approach ensures that each stage of demonstration and testing strengthens operational confidence while maintaining regulatory compliance.

By integrating reservoir performance insights with DLE processing data, E3 Lithium is positioning itself to develop a commercially viable lithium production facility that contributes to the growing supply of battery-grade lithium, supporting energy storage and clean technology markets in Canada and globally.