European Metals Holdings (ASX: $EMH) announces successful production of lithium hydroxide monohydrate from pilot programme

European Metals Holdings Limited (ASX & AIM: EMH) has announced the successful production of lithium hydroxide monohydrate from pregnant leach solution manufactured during the recent larger-scale Cinoved pilot programme. The pilot programme has confirmed the viability of the Lithium Chemical Plant process flowsheet for the industrial-scale production of either lithium carbonate or lithium hydroxide. Crude lithium carbonate from the pilot programme has been converted into exceptionally clean battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate at laboratory scale. The pilot programme processed ore is fully-representative in all respects of the run-of-mine for the first seven years of mining planned at Cinovec, including average grade and expected rock-type mix from the bulk mining.

Executive Chairman Keith Coughlan comments on the successful lithium hydroxide test program

Keith Coughlan, Executive Chairman of European Metals Holdings, expressed his satisfaction with the results from the lithium hydroxide test program. He highlighted the high grade and exceptional cleanliness of the lithium hydroxide produced, emphasizing the potential to produce either battery-grade lithium carbonate or hydroxide, enabling a wider range of off-takers for the Cinovec product.

Summary of European Metals Holdings' successful lithium hydroxide production

European Metals Holdings has successfully demonstrated the production of lithium hydroxide monohydrate from the pilot programme, confirming the viability of the Lithium Chemical Plant process flowsheet for industrial-scale production. The ability to produce either battery-grade lithium carbonate or hydroxide expands the range of off-takers for the Cinovec product. The company's pilot programme has processed ore that is fully-representative of the planned mining at Cinovec, and the successful production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate at laboratory scale marks a significant milestone. With the potential to produce both lithium carbonate and hydroxide, European Metals Holdings is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for lithium in the global market.