EMP METALS AND SALTWORKS ENTER INTO AGREEMENT TO DEVELOP DEMONSTRATION PLANT – PROJECT AURORA

EMP Metals Corp. has announced a strategic partnership with Saltworks Technologies Inc. to develop a lithium refining demonstration plant known as Project Aurora. The demonstration plant agreement establishes a framework for the companies to collaborate on developing, building, and operating lithium processing infrastructure.

This partnership represents a significant milestone for EMP Metals as it advances toward commercial lithium processing capabilities. Saltworks Technologies brings specialized expertise in water treatment and mineral processing technologies, making them a valuable partner for lithium extraction and refining operations. The demonstration plant will serve as a proving ground for the technologies and processes that could eventually be scaled up for commercial production.

The agreement comes at a time when lithium demand continues to grow globally, driven by the expanding electric vehicle market and energy storage applications. For EMP Metals, this partnership provides access to proven processing technologies without the need to develop proprietary systems internally. The demonstration phase will be critical for validating the technical and economic feasibility of their lithium processing approach.

Project Aurora positions both companies to capitalize on the growing critical minerals sector, particularly as governments emphasize domestic supply chain security for battery materials. The success of this demonstration plant could pave the way for larger-scale commercial operations and establish EMP Metals as a significant player in North American lithium processing.