What is the size and composition of Standard Lithium's maiden lithium-brine resource at the Franklin JV project?

Standard Lithium Ltd. (SLI) announced a maiden NI 43-101 Inferred Mineral Resource for its Franklin lithium-brine project in East Texas, estimating 406,000 tonnes of lithium (equivalent to 2,159,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, or LCE), 2,638,000 tonnes of bromide, and 8,070,000 tonnes of potassium contained within 0.61 km³ of brine.

What is the current classification and economic status of the Franklin project's resource estimate?

The resource is classified as an NI 43-101 Inferred Mineral Resource and 'does not yet demonstrate economic viability'; further work—including additional drilling and testing—is recommended to advance project definition.

Standard Lithium (SLI) details large maiden lithium-brine resource at Franklin JV

Aug 14, 2026

Standard Lithium announced a maiden NI 43-101 inferred resource for its Franklin lithium-brine project with Equinor, estimating 406,000 tonnes of lithium. While substantial, the resources remain classified as inferred pending further drilling to demonstrate economic viability.

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