Calgary-based E3 Lithium has been conditionally approved for up to $36.5 million in non-repayable federal funding to accelerate development of its Clearwater Project in Alberta. The investment, provided through the Government of Canada’s Global Partnerships Initiative (GPI), will support 75% of a $48 million program to complete Phase 3 of E3’s Demonstration Facility and advance […]
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Calgary Cleantech Takes ‘Important Step’ Toward Critical Mineral Commercialization
An Alberta-based lithium development firm took an “important step” toward commercialization this month. Calgary’s E3 Lithium says it will deliver battery-grade lithium carbonate produced from its Demonstration program to multiple parties as part of engagement with targeted offtake and strategic partners. “This milestone marks an important step in E3’s commercial process toward securing long-term offtake […]
E3 Lithium Turns Alberta Brine into Battery Power
Calgary’s E3 Lithium have successfully produced lithium metal batteries using Alberta brine, marking a major step toward localizing the lithium battery supply chain in Canada. The milestone was achieved as part of the companies’ ongoing Joint Development Agreement with Pure Lithium, which integrates E3 Lithium’s Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology with Pure Lithium’s proprietary Brine to […]
Calgary’s E3 Lithium Leads the Charge for Canada’s Energy Independence at Energy Disruptors
The future of Canada’s clean energy industry is on stage this week in Calgary at Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2024. Among the leaders sharing their knowledge at the conference is Chris Doornbos, the President and CEO of Calgary’s own E3 Lithium. E3 Lithium is a trailblazing lithium development company unlocking Canadian lithium brines for the global electric vehicle (EV) […]
E3 Lithium’s Chris Doornbos on Critical Minerals, Energy Independence, and the EV Race
The future of Canada’s clean energy industry is on stage this week in Calgary at Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2024. Among the leaders sharing their knowledge at the conference is Chris Doornbos, the President and CEO of Calgary’s own E3 Lithium. E3 Lithium is a trailblazing lithium development company unlocking Canadian lithium brines for the global electric vehicle (EV) […]
E3 Lithium Commissions Carbonate Conversion Reactors, Paving the Way for Reliable Lithium Production in Alberta
Calgary’s E3 Lithium has successfully commissioned its demonstration-scale carbonate conversion reactors, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to establish a reliable lithium production facility in Alberta. The reactors enable the company to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate using equipment that mirrors commercial systems, though on a smaller scale. The successful commissioning of the carbonation reactors follows […]
Calgary to Host Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2024, Showcasing Cleantech Leaders
The future of Canada’s cleantech industry will be under the spotlight in Calgary as the city hosts Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2024 on October 1 and 2. The event promises to feature some of the country’s top innovators, with additional Calgary-based companies set to showcase their groundbreaking solutions. “It’s rare to have this kind of diversity […]
Top Calgary Cleantech CEOs to Showcase Revolutionary Solutions at Energy Disruptors
The future of Canadian industry will be on stage in Calgary this October, when CEOs from seven of the most funded Canadian cleantech companies ever appear at Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2024. These seven CEOs represent a combined total of more than $1B invested to commercialize and scale revolutionary energy and climate solutions at scale. Among the seven CEOs is four […]
E3 Lithium and Pure Lithium Partner to Revolutionize Battery Production in Alberta
Calgary’s E3 Lithium is partnering with Pure Lithium to advance the design of a lithium metal anode and battery pilot plant in Alberta. Pure Lithium is a disruptive Boston-based vertically integrated lithium metal battery technology company. Under the joint development agreement, the two companies will complete a preliminary economic assessment of a commercial lithium metal […]
Alberta Government Invests $5 Million in Pioneering Lithium Brine Facility to Boost Clean Energy Innovation
The Alberta Government is investing $5 million through Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) into Calgary’s E3 Lithium. The investment from ERA’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund will support the company’s integrated Lithium Brine Demonstration Facility. Earlier this month E3 Lithium announced it is constructing a Demo Project at an increased scale that will allow […]












