Century Lithium Corp. (TSX-V:LCE, OTCQX:CYDVF) CEO Bill Willoughby spoke with Proactive about the company’s decision to relocate its lithium extraction demonstration plant to the Tonopah Airport facility in Nevada.
The move places the facility closer to the Angel Island project site, aiming to improve logistical efficiency and visibility for stakeholders.
Willoughby explained the demonstration plant processes lithium clay using a patent-pending chloralkali leach method, followed by direct lithium extraction (DLE) via ion exchange, resulting in battery-grade lithium carbonate.
He noted, “We’ve now are in the process of relocating all our equipment up to the airport site. We’re going to look at building a new building to house the facility and then add on a metallurgical lab.”
The Tonopah site is approximately 35 miles from Angel Island and already serves as a base for administration, storage, and bulk sample prep.
The company has leased a 20-acre site there for four years, supporting long-term development plans.
Willoughby also confirmed that lithium carbonate produced by the company has been successfully used in LFP battery production by First Phosphate and Ultion, and has also been converted into lithium metal anode and lithium hydroxide—demonstrating its quality and versatility.
