Lithium Universe Ltd (ASX:LU7, OTC:LUVSF) CEO Alex Hanly spoke with Proactive’s Tylah Tully about the company’s latest Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Polytechnique Montréal, a top-tier engineering university in Canada.
Hanly highlights that Polytechnique Montréal is a premier research institution, known for its expertise in engineering and technology development.
The strategic collaboration is designed to integrate Lithium Universe’s lithium refining and secondary product utilisation into academic research and training.
The partnership will focus on three key areas:
Industry Education – Lithium Universe experts will conduct short courses on lithium spodumene mining, processing and conversion technologies.
Curriculum Development – The company will work with Polytechnique to enhance academic programs related to lithium processing.
R&D Collaboration – Polytechnique will support Lithium Universe’s research initiatives, including environmental studies and secondary product testing.
This MoU follows a recent agreement with Lafarge, focusing on utilising Aluminosilicate Secondary Product (ACSR) in cement and concrete.
Hanly noted that these collaborations aligned with Lithium Universe’s strategy to strengthen its supply chain, optimise lithium processing and establish key industry partnerships.
Looking ahead, the company is advancing financing discussions later this year, with a continued focus on strategic partnerships, offtake agreements, and OEM collaborations.