#Permian Basin

Element3 Ignites America's Lithium Future: A New Dawn for Domestic Production in the Permian Basin

In a historic move, Element3 has launched America's first new lithium carbonate production in over half a century, utilizing a groundbreaking direct lithium extraction (DLE) process from oil and gas wastewater in Texas's Permian Basin. This monumental achievement on February 6, 2026, marks a pivotal step towards securing the U.S. critical minerals supply chain and fueling the nation's clean energy transition.