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PMET Advances On-Site Lithium Refining Strategy Through Technology Collaboration MOU with Mitsui and MWCC

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

MOU to evaluate microwave calcination technology as a key enabling step in PMET's downstream strategy, leveraging the potential use of Québec's low-cost renewable hydroelectricity to support on-site lithium chemical processing

MONTREAL, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - June 18, 2026 – Sydney, Australia

Highlights

PMET has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") and Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. ("MWCC") to jointly evaluate the application of MWCC's proprietary microwave calcination technology to produce higher-value lithium products on-site at Shaakichiuwaanaan.
The collaboration builds on PMET's recently announced

PMET Advances On-Site Lithium Refining Strategy Through Technology Collaboration MOU with Mitsui and MWCC

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

MOU to evaluate microwave calcination technology as a key enabling step in PMET's downstream strategy, leveraging the potential use of Québec's low-cost renewable hydroelectricity to support on-site lithium chemical processing
MONTREAL, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - June 18, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
PMET has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") and Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. ("MWCC") to jointly evaluate the application of MWCC's proprietary microwave calcination technology to produce higher-value lithium products on-site at Shaakichiuwaanaan.
The collaboration builds on PMET's recently announced

PMET Advances On-Site Lithium Refining Strategy Through Technology Collaboration MOU with Mitsui and MWCC

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

MOU to evaluate microwave calcination technology as a key enabling step in PMET's downstream strategy, leveraging the potential use of Québec's low-cost renewable hydroelectricity to support on-site lithium chemical processing
MONTREAL, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - June 18, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
PMET has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") and Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. ("MWCC") to jointly evaluate the application of MWCC's proprietary microwave calcination technology to produce higher-value lithium products on-site at Shaakichiuwaanaan.
The collaboration builds on PMET's recently announced

PMET Advances On-Site Lithium Refining Strategy Through Technology Collaboration MOU with Mitsui and MWCC

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

MOU to evaluate microwave calcination technology as a key enabling step in PMET's downstream strategy, leveraging the potential use of Québec's low-cost renewable hydroelectricity to support on-site lithium chemical processing
MONTREAL, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - June 18, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
PMET has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") and Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. ("MWCC") to jointly evaluate the application of MWCC's proprietary microwave calcination technology to produce higher-value lithium products on-site at Shaakichiuwaanaan.
The collaboration builds on PMET's recently announced

PMET Advances On-Site Lithium Refining Strategy Through Technology Collaboration MOU with Mitsui and MWCC

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

MOU to evaluate microwave calcination technology as a key enabling step in PMET's downstream strategy, leveraging the potential use of Québec's low-cost renewable hydroelectricity to support on-site lithium chemical processing
MONTREAL, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - June 18, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
PMET has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") and Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. ("MWCC") to jointly evaluate the application of MWCC's proprietary microwave calcination technology to produce higher-value lithium products on-site at Shaakichiuwaanaan.
The collaboration builds on PMET's recently announced

PMET Advances On-Site Lithium Refining Strategy Through Technology Collaboration MOU with Mitsui and MWCC

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

MOU to evaluate microwave calcination technology as a key enabling step in PMET's downstream strategy, leveraging the potential use of Québec's low-cost renewable hydroelectricity to support on-site lithium chemical processing
MONTREAL, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - June 18, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
PMET has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") and Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. ("MWCC") to jointly evaluate the application of MWCC's proprietary microwave calcination technology to produce higher-value lithium products on-site at Shaakichiuwaanaan.
The collaboration builds on PMET's recently announced

PMET Advances On-Site Lithium Refining Strategy Through Technology Collaboration MOU with Mitsui and MWCC

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

MOU to evaluate microwave calcination technology as a key enabling step in PMET's downstream strategy, leveraging the potential use of Québec's low-cost renewable hydroelectricity to support on-site lithium chemical processing
MONTREAL, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - June 18, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
PMET has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") and Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. ("MWCC") to jointly evaluate the application of MWCC's proprietary microwave calcination technology to produce higher-value lithium products on-site at Shaakichiuwaanaan.
The collaboration builds on PMET's recently announced

PMET Advances On-Site Lithium Refining Strategy Through Technology Collaboration MOU with Mitsui and MWCC

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

MOU to evaluate microwave calcination technology as a key enabling step in PMET's downstream strategy, leveraging the potential use of Québec's low-cost renewable hydroelectricity to support on-site lithium chemical processing
MONTREAL, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - June 18, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
PMET has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") and Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. ("MWCC") to jointly evaluate the application of MWCC's proprietary microwave calcination technology to produce higher-value lithium products on-site at Shaakichiuwaanaan.
The collaboration builds on PMET's recently announced

PMET Advances On-Site Lithium Refining Strategy Through Technology Collaboration MOU with Mitsui and MWCC

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

MOU to evaluate microwave calcination technology as a key enabling step in PMET's downstream strategy, leveraging the potential use of Québec's low-cost renewable hydroelectricity to support on-site lithium chemical processing
MONTREAL, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - June 18, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
PMET has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") and Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. ("MWCC") to jointly evaluate the application of MWCC's proprietary microwave calcination technology to produce higher-value lithium products on-site at Shaakichiuwaanaan.
The collaboration builds on PMET's recently announced

PMET Advances On-Site Lithium Refining Strategy Through Technology Collaboration MOU with Mitsui and MWCC

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

MOU to evaluate microwave calcination technology as a key enabling step in PMET's downstream strategy, leveraging the potential use of Québec's low-cost renewable hydroelectricity to support on-site lithium chemical processing
MONTREAL, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - June 18, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
PMET has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui") and Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. ("MWCC") to jointly evaluate the application of MWCC's proprietary microwave calcination technology to produce higher-value lithium products on-site at Shaakichiuwaanaan.
The collaboration builds on PMET's recently announced

Concept Study Identifies Potential Refining Pathway at Shaakichiuwaanaan to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Study highlights potential to produce a value-added lithium chemical at site, offering further opportunities to reduce logistics intensity over time and aligning with Canada's and Québec's objectives for domestic processing of critical minerals
MONTREAL, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – June 15, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
Concept study completed evaluating future potential to process spodumene concentrate into a value-added lithium product, directly at the Shaakichiuwaanaan site.
Following a structured review of seven processing flowsheet options to produce a "value added" lithium product, the study identified Primero's (

Concept Study Identifies Potential Refining Pathway at Shaakichiuwaanaan to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Study highlights potential to produce a value-added lithium chemical at site, offering further opportunities to reduce logistics intensity over time and aligning with Canada's and Québec's objectives for domestic processing of critical minerals
MONTREAL, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – June 15, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
Concept study completed evaluating future potential to process spodumene concentrate into a value-added lithium product, directly at the Shaakichiuwaanaan site.
Following a structured review of seven processing flowsheet options to produce a "value added" lithium product, the study identified Primero's (

Concept Study Identifies Potential Refining Pathway at Shaakichiuwaanaan to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Study highlights potential to produce a value-added lithium chemical at site, offering further opportunities to reduce logistics intensity over time and aligning with Canada's and Québec's objectives for domestic processing of critical minerals
MONTREAL, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – June 15, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
Concept study completed evaluating future potential to process spodumene concentrate into a value-added lithium product, directly at the Shaakichiuwaanaan site.
Following a structured review of seven processing flowsheet options to produce a "value added" lithium product, the study identified Primero's (

Concept Study Identifies Potential Refining Pathway at Shaakichiuwaanaan to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Study highlights potential to produce a value-added lithium chemical at site, offering further opportunities to reduce logistics intensity over time and aligning with Canada's and Québec's objectives for domestic processing of critical minerals
MONTREAL, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – June 15, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
Concept study completed evaluating future potential to process spodumene concentrate into a value-added lithium product, directly at the Shaakichiuwaanaan site.
Following a structured review of seven processing flowsheet options to produce a "value added" lithium product, the study identified Primero's (

Concept Study Identifies Potential Refining Pathway at Shaakichiuwaanaan to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Study highlights potential to produce a value-added lithium chemical at site, offering further opportunities to reduce logistics intensity over time and aligning with Canada's and Québec's objectives for domestic processing of critical minerals
MONTREAL, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – June 15, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
Concept study completed evaluating future potential to process spodumene concentrate into a value-added lithium product, directly at the Shaakichiuwaanaan site.
Following a structured review of seven processing flowsheet options to produce a "value added" lithium product, the study identified Primero's (

Concept Study Identifies Potential Refining Pathway at Shaakichiuwaanaan to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Study highlights potential to produce a value-added lithium chemical at site, offering further opportunities to reduce logistics intensity over time and aligning with Canada's and Québec's objectives for domestic processing of critical minerals
MONTREAL, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – June 15, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
Concept study completed evaluating future potential to process spodumene concentrate into a value-added lithium product, directly at the Shaakichiuwaanaan site.
Following a structured review of seven processing flowsheet options to produce a "value added" lithium product, the study identified Primero's (

Concept Study Identifies Potential Refining Pathway at Shaakichiuwaanaan to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Study highlights potential to produce a value-added lithium chemical at site, offering further opportunities to reduce logistics intensity over time and aligning with Canada's and Québec's objectives for domestic processing of critical minerals
MONTREAL, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – June 15, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
Concept study completed evaluating future potential to process spodumene concentrate into a value-added lithium product, directly at the Shaakichiuwaanaan site.
Following a structured review of seven processing flowsheet options to produce a "value added" lithium product, the study identified Primero's (

Concept Study Identifies Potential Refining Pathway at Shaakichiuwaanaan to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Study highlights potential to produce a value-added lithium chemical at site, offering further opportunities to reduce logistics intensity over time and aligning with Canada's and Québec's objectives for domestic processing of critical minerals
MONTREAL, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – June 15, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
Concept study completed evaluating future potential to process spodumene concentrate into a value-added lithium product, directly at the Shaakichiuwaanaan site.
Following a structured review of seven processing flowsheet options to produce a "value added" lithium product, the study identified Primero's (

Concept Study Identifies Potential Refining Pathway at Shaakichiuwaanaan to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Study highlights potential to produce a value-added lithium chemical at site, offering further opportunities to reduce logistics intensity over time and aligning with Canada's and Québec's objectives for domestic processing of critical minerals
MONTREAL, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – June 15, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
Concept study completed evaluating future potential to process spodumene concentrate into a value-added lithium product, directly at the Shaakichiuwaanaan site.
Following a structured review of seven processing flowsheet options to produce a "value added" lithium product, the study identified Primero's (

Concept Study Identifies Potential Refining Pathway at Shaakichiuwaanaan to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Study highlights potential to produce a value-added lithium chemical at site, offering further opportunities to reduce logistics intensity over time and aligning with Canada's and Québec's objectives for domestic processing of critical minerals
MONTREAL, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – June 15, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
Concept study completed evaluating future potential to process spodumene concentrate into a value-added lithium product, directly at the Shaakichiuwaanaan site.
Following a structured review of seven processing flowsheet options to produce a "value added" lithium product, the study identified Primero's (

Concept Study Identifies Potential Refining Pathway at Shaakichiuwaanaan to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Study highlights potential to produce a value-added lithium chemical at site, offering further opportunities to reduce logistics intensity over time and aligning with Canada's and Québec's objectives for domestic processing of critical minerals
MONTREAL, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – June 15, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
Concept study completed evaluating future potential to process spodumene concentrate into a value-added lithium product, directly at the Shaakichiuwaanaan site.
Following a structured review of seven processing flowsheet options to produce a "value added" lithium product, the study identified Primero's (

Concept Study Identifies Potential Refining Pathway at Shaakichiuwaanaan to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Study highlights potential to produce a value-added lithium chemical at site, offering further opportunities to reduce logistics intensity over time and aligning with Canada's and Québec's objectives for domestic processing of critical minerals
MONTREAL, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – June 15, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
Concept study completed evaluating future potential to process spodumene concentrate into a value-added lithium product, directly at the Shaakichiuwaanaan site.
Following a structured review of seven processing flowsheet options to produce a "value added" lithium product, the study identified Primero's (

Concept Study Identifies Potential Refining Pathway at Shaakichiuwaanaan to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Study highlights potential to produce a value-added lithium chemical at site, offering further opportunities to reduce logistics intensity over time and aligning with Canada's and Québec's objectives for domestic processing of critical minerals
MONTREAL, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – June 15, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
Concept study completed evaluating future potential to process spodumene concentrate into a value-added lithium product, directly at the Shaakichiuwaanaan site.
Following a structured review of seven processing flowsheet options to produce a "value added" lithium product, the study identified Primero's (

Concept Study Identifies Potential Refining Pathway at Shaakichiuwaanaan to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Study highlights potential to produce a value-added lithium chemical at site, offering further opportunities to reduce logistics intensity over time and aligning with Canada's and Québec's objectives for domestic processing of critical minerals
MONTREAL, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – June 15, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
Concept study completed evaluating future potential to process spodumene concentrate into a value-added lithium product, directly at the Shaakichiuwaanaan site.
Following a structured review of seven processing flowsheet options to produce a "value added" lithium product, the study identified Primero's (

Concept Study Identifies Potential Refining Pathway at Shaakichiuwaanaan to Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Study highlights potential to produce a value-added lithium chemical at site, offering further opportunities to reduce logistics intensity over time and aligning with Canada's and Québec's objectives for domestic processing of critical minerals
MONTREAL, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – June 15, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Highlights
Concept study completed evaluating future potential to process spodumene concentrate into a value-added lithium product, directly at the Shaakichiuwaanaan site.
Following a structured review of seven processing flowsheet options to produce a "value added" lithium product, the study identified Primero's (