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Standard Lithium study outlines 70,000-tonne annual lithium capacity at Texas Franklin project

By Public Technologies
  • Standard Lithium filed a preliminary economic assessment for its Franklin lithium project with Equinor in East Texas, recommending a preliminary feasibility study.
  • The project could produce up to 70,000 tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate annually, with initial production possible in the early 2030s.
  • The assessment estimates pre-tax net present value of USD 5.9 billion at an 8% discount rate; internal rate of return is 25.7%.
  • Average annual cash operating costs are estimated at USD 4,226 per tonne, with a three-year payback period.
  • Total lithium carbonate production is modeled at 1,290,000 tonnes over a 20-year operating life.


Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Standard Lithium Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202610200730PRIMZONEFULLFEED9849413) on October 20, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

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