- One World Lithium (CSE:OWLI) reached a significant milestone in its pursuit of next-generation lithium extraction technologies
- The company has received two lithium brine samples from a major mining company’s South American lithium project
- The current lab work aims to validate and expand the DLCE technology’s capabilities, focusing on lithium carbonate recovery from brine
- One World Lithium stock (CSE:OWLI) last traded at $0.03
One World Lithium (CSE:OWLI) reached a significant milestone in its pursuit of next-generation lithium extraction technologies. The company has received two lithium brine samples from a major mining company’s South American lithium project. These samples are now undergoing laboratory testing using OWL’s proprietary Direct Lithium Carbonation Extraction (DLCE) technology.
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The DLCE process, acquired through two patent applications in November 2024, enables the direct production of lithium carbonate from natural brines and slurries derived from pegmatite, clay, volcanic rock, and sediment—all in a single step. Unlike traditional methods, OWL’s technology eliminates the need for pre-concentration, sorbents, acids, or soda ash, offering a cleaner, more cost-effective solution with significantly reduced environmental impact.
“This is a huge step forward for the company, securing the necessary funds to carry out this test work and to having additional natural brine and clay samples to extract lithium from which will further validate the DLCE technology,” the company’s president, CEO, Doug Fulcher, said in a news release.
Lab testing and project goals
The current lab work aims to validate and expand the DLCE technology’s capabilities, focusing on lithium carbonate recovery from brine. The project will also explore the potential for co-production of other valuable elements such as sodium, calcium, and magnesium.
Strategic partnership and funding
To support this critical phase, OWL has entered into an Umbrella Technology Agreement with the major mining company that provided the brine samples. This agreement includes funding for the current testing phase and grants the mining company the option to co-finance a second phase of development. Phase two will involve expanding lab facilities, acquiring new equipment, hiring additional personnel, and constructing a containerized pilot plant for further testing.
Term loan financing secured
In parallel with its technical progress, OWL has closed the first tranche of a term loan financing announced on April 4, 2025. The company has secured $107,200 in unsecured loans bearing 8 per cent annual interest, with a 12-month term or early repayment upon raising $1 million through equity or debt financing.
As part of the financing, OWL issued 3,573,332 share purchase warrants to lenders. Each warrant allows the purchase of one common share at C$0.05, exercisable until July 15, 2027. All securities are subject to a four-month and one-day hold period, expiring November 16, 2025.
Looking ahead
The company explained that the net proceeds from the loan will be used to advance the DLCE technology and support ongoing R&D and working capital needs. With strong technical momentum and strategic backing, OWL is positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable lithium extraction.
About One World Lithium
One World Lithium Inc. is focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of lithium resource properties and a potential lithium separation extraction technology.
One World Lithium stock (CSE:OWLI) closed 20 per cent higher on Wednesday at $0.03 and has risen 100.00 per cent since the year began, with 50.00 per cent growth since this time last year.
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