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Lithium is once again becoming a major investment story. For one, lithium is one of the most strategically important commodities for the global shift toward electric vehicles, clean energy, and large-scale energy storage. Two, lithium demand continues to grow while supply continues to get tighter by the day, creating opportunity for stocks, such as NOA Lithium Brines (TSXV: NOAL), which restarted drilling to support the PFS at its flagship Rio Grande in Salta Province, Argentina. Reportedly, the Rio Grande project hosts 4.7 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent at average grade above 500 mg/L, making it one of the highest-concentration brine resources still to be developed in the region.
In addition, a completed PEA already outlines project economics at Rio Grande that could be worth over $2 billion for a single train of 20,000 tonnes production or as much as $3.8 billion at full capacity of 40,000 tonnes per year. In short, NOA Lithium Brines offers investors access to one of the last high-grade undeveloped projects in the famous Lithium Triangle.
Also, as noted by Seeking Alpha, “Industry forecasts continue to point to lithium demand more than doubling by the end of the decade, with 2026 shaping up as a key inflection year where demand growth clearly outpaces new supply. Several higher-cost producers have slowed production or paused expansions, while permitting timelines and capital discipline are keeping new mines from coming online as quickly as once expected. As a result, analysts increasingly expect the lithium market to move from surplus toward deficit starting in 2026,” they added.
For investors seeking exposure to one of the most important materials for energy, lithium stocks could offer significant upside potential. As demand continues to climb and supply growth struggles to keep pace, companies with high-quality lithium assets, and strong development pipelines may be well-positioned to benefit from what could again become a major bull market. That includes NOA Lithium Brines, Albemarle (NYSE: ALB), EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), Atlas Lithium (NASDAQ: ALTX), and NEO Battery Materials (OTC: NBMFF) (TSX: NBM).
Look at NOA Lithium Brines Inc. (TSXV: NOAL), For Example
NOA Lithium Brines Inc. announced that the Company and Summit Explore Corporation, an arm’s length party and subsidiary of Summit Lithium Technologies, have entered into an indicative non-binding term sheet for an option and joint venture arrangement with Summit Explore covering NOA's Arizaro lithium brine property in Salta province, Argentina.
Pursuant to the Agreement and as further set out below, Summit Explore can earn an undivided 60% interest in the Project by completing technical studies and making a defined cash and equity investment in NOA, with NOA retaining the remaining 40% in the Project. Summit Explore and NOA aim to enter into a definitive agreement as soon as possible to govern this earn-in option on the Project.
NOA’s Chief Executive Officer, Gabriel Rubacha states: “This is a major milestone for NOA as we continue to advance and unlock value across our lithium brine portfolio. While Rio Grande is progressing toward its PFS, this agreement with Summit provides a pathway to accelerate the technical advancement of Arizaro, our second core project, by leveraging Summit’s resources, DLE technology and development strategy. We believe this transaction has the potential to be a significant value catalyst for NOA, and we are excited to build a mutually beneficial relationship with Summit as we work toward the next stages of evaluation and development.”
Summit’s Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Amanda Hall states: “Argentina holds some of the most attractive brine resources in the world. Consolidating quality brine supply behind our single, centralized DLE facility brings the lowest levelized cost of production to projects that would be difficult to develop on a standalone basis. NOA’s Arizaro property is a strong fit for our strategy.”
Agreement Structure - Earn-in Tied to Technical Milestones
The Agreement is structured as a single-stage earn-in with Summit Explore's required investments comprised of a staged cash payment and equity investment in NOA totaling up to approximately USD $3.5 million. The cash payment and equity investment from Summit Explore are tied to the necessary resources for the Project to advance it through industry-standard technical studies. Pursuant to the Agreement, Summit Explore must complete the following to earn its 60% interest in the Project:
· Preliminary Economic Assessment. Summit Explore will fund and carry out an exploration program and complete a National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects compliant PEA, to be completed by August 31, 2027.
· Equity investment. Upon delivery of the PEA, Summit Explore will make a USD $750,000 equity investment in NOA by way of a private placement and with the issuance of common shares at price per common share equal to two (2) times the volume-weighted average trading price of NOA’s common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (or such other principal market on which NOA’s common shares are then listed) for the twenty (20) trading days immediately preceding the date of delivery of the PEA.
· Preliminary Feasibility Study. Summit Explore will complete a NI 43-101 compliant PFS and make a cash payment to NOA of USD $2,750,000, both of which are to be completed within 24 months from the date the parties enter into a definitive agreement for the earn-in of the Project.
Once Summit Explore has earned its 60% interest in the Project, the parties will form a joint venture arrangement to advance the Project toward development, with Summit Explore as the operator.
Brine Testing at Summit's Santiago Facility
Representative brine from the Project will be tested at Summit's rapid-validation demonstration facility in Santiago, Chile, assessing its compatibility with Summit's denaLiTM DLE technology under realistic operating conditions. The resulting extraction-performance data will be directly utilized in the PEA and PFS.
A Consortium Approach to Development
The Arizaro Project is one of several brine properties Summit, through Summit Explore, is aggregating across Salta, Argentina to provide brine supple to a centralized 5,000-tonne-per-annum lithium carbonate equivalent direct lithium extraction (“DLE”) facility, which is being developed by Summit under its Build-Own-Operate-Maintain (BOOM) model. Summit’s model of consolidating supply behind shared processing infrastructure is designed to improve the economics of individual properties.
Summit's denaLiTM DLE technology is engineered for high lithium recovery, strong impurity rejection, and low water use across a project's full lifecycle.
Other related developments from around the markets include:
Albemarle a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Net sales of $1.4 billion, up 33% due to higher volumes and pricing in Energy Storage (volumes +14%, price +51%) and Specialties (volumes +7%, price +2%). Net income of $319 million, or $2.34 per diluted share attributable to common shareholders; Adjusted income of $2.95 per diluted share attributable to common shareholders. Adjusted EBITDA(a) of $664 million; up 148% due primarily to higher volumes and pricing in Energy Storage and Specialties and on-going cost and productivity improvements. Adjusted EBITDA expanded in both Energy Storage (+196%) and Specialties (+30%). Cash from operating activities of $346 million and free cash flow of $248 million(a). Capital expenditures of $99 million; maintaining full-year capital expenditure forecast of $550 million to $600 million. Delivered $40 million in cost and productivity improvements, on track to achieve full-year target of $100 million to $150 million.
EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, introduced the DataSafe Noir™ lithium-based energy storage system engineered to control how power behaves under real-world and dynamic load conditions. The system is available immediately. As data centers increase in density, complexity, and reliance on dynamic AI-driven workloads, the challenge is no longer just selecting a battery. It is managing how power systems perform under stress. Decisions based on chemistry, runtime, and cost alone do not address the system-level risk introduced by highly variable, real-time power demand. The DataSafe Noir™ energy storage system is designed to deliver predictable, controlled system performance under load, including highly dynamic AI-driven demand profiles, enabling operators to manage risk more effectively, deploy infrastructure with greater confidence, and make faster, more informed decisions. The platform is engineered as an integrated system, supporting consistent deployment and defined operating performance in high-density environments. Compared to publicly available specifications for leading lithium systems, DataSafe Noir™ energy systems deliver more than 2x output power and over 1.7x greater energy and capacity, enabling more compact deployments and improved utilization of data center floor space.
Atlas Lithium, a leading developer of lithium resources, announced the engagement of Alfa Engenharia, a highly respected and experienced engineering firm, as the specialized electromechanical assembly contractor for the Company’s Neves Project. Atlas Lithium’s fully paid, 100%-owned lithium processing plant, manufactured in South Africa to the Company’s specifications, has been transported to Brazil. Alfa’s selection guarantees the necessary expertise in Brazilian projects to ensure assembly will be done efficiently and timely, marking another important milestone in the Company’s disciplined execution of the Neves Project. Selected through Atlas Lithium’s competitive procurement process, Alfa was chosen based on its strong track record in large-scale industrial and mineral processing projects, technical alignment with the Definitive Feasibility Study, and adherence to Atlas Lithium’s rigorous standards for quality, safety, and schedule performance. With over 35 years of experience, Alfa has successfully delivered complex industrial projects across Brazil, providing comprehensive solutions in electromechanical assembly, metal fabrication, and refractory services for major mining and steel industry clients. As with previously announced execution partners, the contract with Alfa was finalized at or below the budget projections outlined in the DFS.
NEO Battery Materials, a low-cost, silicon-enhanced battery developer that enables longer-running, rapid-charging batteries for drones, robotics, and physical AI, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a non-binding Supply Intent Letter to supply high-performance drone batteries to a drone manufacturing company based in South Korea for an undisclosed Republic of Korea Army program. Under the terms of the Agreement, NEO commits to supply 7,584 drone battery packs, comprising 45,504 battery cells, to facilitate the production of the Counterparty’s drone platforms designated for the ROK Army program. The supply period is scheduled to commence in July 2026 and continue through October 2026, with an expected contract value range of at least KRW 1.5 billion (CAD 1.37 million) based on current raw materials, labour, and margin estimates. In accordance with ROK Army and ministerial-level procurement requirements to diversify away from foreign-dependent supply chains, NEO is uniquely positioned to ensure a low-to-no composition of Chinese-sourced components for full compliance with protocols.
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