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- https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/lithium-smackover-formation
- https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/fs20243052
- https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/news/news-releases/2023/1113_exxonmobil-drilling-first-lithium-well-in-arkansas?.com
- https://www.mining.com/energyx-expands-us-smackover-acreage-to-cut-lithium-costs?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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Smackover Lithium Formation’s Vast, High-Grade Lithium Brine Deposits Could Fuel US’ Lithium Supply Needs REPORTED ESTIMATED CONC’S Standard Lithium SWA: ~440–480 mg/L Franklin Project (TX): ~626–671 mg/L
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
High-grade lithium brine resource (200–500 mg/L in key zones)
Why Smackover A Big Deal for Lithium
High concentration vs global brine standards
High flow rates & existing O&G infrastructure → lower development costs
US-based resource supports IRA incentives & domestic supply chain goals
Compatible with DLE technologies (adsorption, ion-exchange, solvent extraction)
Group
Status / Estimate
Standard Lithium
DFS published; ~22,500 tpa Li2CO3 planned (~2028)
Smackover Lithium (JV)
Long-term vision >100,000 tpa (multi-phase)
LANXESS
Brine processing footprint; exploring lithium co-production
ExxonMobil
Drilling appraisal wells in Arkansas
EnergyX
Expanded acreage (~47,500 acres); DLE pilot deployments
Chevron, Equinor, TETRA
Regional operators → infrastructure, mineral rights, service capabilities
Others coming
Permitting & leasing ongoing across AR/TX
Strategic Advantages
U.S.-based resource → supports IRA incentives & domestic supply chains
Existing wells, brine handling, disposal & rights-of-way
Lower capex/time-to-market vs greenfield projects
Scalable through modular facilities
Source: USGS - Lithium Smackover Formation, USGS - Lithium resource in the smackover formation brines, Exxon Mobil, Mining - EnergyX Expands US Smackover Acreage
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