Anson Resources Receives Utah Approval for Lithium Extraction
Anson Resources' subsidiary A1 Lithium has received final approval from the State of Utah's Division of Water Rights to extract brine at its Green River project. This authorization is a key step for domestic lithium production in the U.S.
Anson Resources has announced that its subsidiary, A1 Lithium, has secured final approval from the State of Utah, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Rights, for brine extraction at its Green River lithium project. This permit is considered essential for the company's plans to produce lithium for the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.
The approval confirms that the brine extraction process will not negatively impact water resources or surrounding areas. A1 Lithium estimates that the initial phase of the project will yield approximately 10,000 tons of lithium carbonate annually, enough to power an estimated 250,000 EVs per year.
Utah officials view the state as a potential major producer of clean lithium in the U.S. The project is also expected to generate significant employment and tax revenue for the local economy.
A1 Lithium intends to utilize Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology. The company states that this method is environmentally responsible and sustainable, requiring less water and producing lower carbon dioxide emissions compared to conventional mining techniques.