-- EMP Metals (EMPS.CN) has received the first equipment deliveries from its technology partner, Saltworks Technologies, at its Project Aurora demonstration plant, the company said early Wednesday.
The first seven truckloads of production equipment from Saltworks Technologies have arrived at its Project Aurora lithium Demonstration Facility located at the company's Viewfield Project Area in Saskatchewan, the company said.
"The delivery is a significant operational milestone for Project Aurora, EMP's integrated, continuous-flow lithium refining demonstration system designed to process ten (10) m3/day of raw brine from wellhead to lithium chemicals," said the company.
The production equipment will be immediately positioned within the facility, with remaining equipment deliveries expected over the coming weeks as the company works toward its targeted plant start date in the third quarter of 2026, it added.
"We are excited to have Saltworks' processing equipment arrive at our Stoughton facility pre-commissioned and on schedule," said Chief Executive Officer Karl Kottmeier. "This is a moment we've been building toward for several years and I want to thank Saltworks for their technical proficiency and dedication to the success of Project Aurora as we transition from construction to operation."
Shares of the company were last seen down $0.025 to $0.55 on the Canadian Securities Exchange.
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