EMP Metals Saskatchewan lithium resource surges 79% on Viewfield–Mansur upgrade

EMP Metals

Resource upgrade underpins Project Aurora

EMP Metals Saskatchewan lithium resource increased by 79%, strengthening project fundamentals. The Viewfield project now holds 931,000t LCE indicated at 141 mg/L. Combined inferred resources at Viewfield and Mansur reach 1.12mn t LCE. Therefore, scale supports a robust development path. EMP Metals plans to supply brine from Viewfield. The company will build infrastructure to feed a demonstration refinery.

Modular refining plan targets rapid commercialization

EMP Metals Saskatchewan lithium resource now anchors Project Aurora with Saltworks. Saltworks will design a 3,000 t/yr modular commercial refinery. The team will use data from the demonstration plant to finalize costs. As a result, EMP could deploy repeatable modules across its acreage. EMP employs direct lithium extraction on brines. The company controls 205,000 acres in southern Saskatchewan.

EMP Metals Saskatchewan lithium resource also advances de-risking milestones. The purity and flow data from the demo will drive engineering. Meanwhile, scalable modules can accelerate time to market. Consequently, capital intensity may fall compared with bespoke builds. Stakeholders will watch operating costs and recovery rates. Regulatory timelines and offtakes remain key catalysts.

The Metalnomist Commentary

EMP’s larger resource improves bankability and optionality for modular build-outs. However, commercial success hinges on DLE performance and unit costs. Monitor demo results, capex estimates, and offtake traction through 2026.