Lilac Solutions selects JordProxa as technology and equipment partner for Great Salt Lake lithium facility. 15 Jul 2026 Selection advances project toward final investment decision expected later in 2026. OAKLAND, Calif., July 15, 2026 - Lilac Solutions, a leading provider of direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, today announced it has selected JordProxa as the technology and equipment partner for the lithium downstream conversion process at its Phase 1 commercial lithium carbonate facility on Utah's Great Salt Lake. JordProxa will supply the technology and equipment package for downstream conversion at the Phase 1 facility, including performance guarantees. The package will convert the lithium sulfate eluate produced by Lilac's ion exchange (IX) process into battery-grade lithium carbonate through evaporation, purification, and crystallization. The agreement follows a period of testing and basic engineering during the FEL-3 project phase, in which JordProxa processed eluate produced directly from Great Salt Lake brine and successfully produced battery-grade lithium carbonate. "JordProxa brings deep experience in evaporation and crystallization technology, and their work during our FEL-3 phase gave us full confidence in their ability to deliver at commercial scale," said Raef Sully, Chief Executive Officer of Lilac. "This is a critical piece of the project, and we have the right partner in place." "The Great Salt Lake is a remarkable resource, and this project demonstrates what becomes possible when innovative DLE technology is paired with proven downstream processing," said Paul Browne, Managing Director, JordProxa. "We've worked closely with the Lilac team through the FEL-3 phase and are confident in the path to producing battery-grade lithium carbonate from this resource at commercial scale." The north arm of the Great Salt Lake holds an estimated 1.4 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, one of the largest identified lithium resources in the United States. The Phase 1 facility will occupy a 20-acre site on its shore in Box Elder County, Utah, designed to produce 5,000 tpa of battery-grade lithium carbonate with first lithium production planned for 2028. A Phase 2 expansion would bring total capacity to 20,000 tpa LCE. Lilac's Gen 5 IX technology will extract lithium from brine pumped directly from the lake and return the lithium-depleted brine in equal volume, a non-consumptive process that does not lower lake water levels. The project will generate local tax revenues and royalties to support lake preservation and create jobs in Utah. The IX media, the active material at the core of the extraction process, will be produced at Lilac's manufacturing facility in Fernley, Nevada, supporting a fully domestic supply chain for the extraction process. In 2025, Lilac completed a seven-month pilot plant on the lake, achieving 87% average lithium recovery on a high sulfate brine containing only 70 mg/L lithium and proving the technology's ability to economically extract lithium from ultra-low-grade brine. Independent third-party analysis confirmed both technology performance and compliance with Lilac's non-consumptive and non-contaminating process requirements. Lilac recently selected Hatch as the EPCM partner for the Great Salt Lake project. Together with the JordProxa technology and equipment contract, Lilac has now secured the major contractors needed to advance the project toward construction. Lilac has also executed a binding 10-year take-or-pay offtake agreement with Traxys North America covering 100% of planned Phase 1 production. The project is on track to be among the first U.S. lithium brine projects to reach final investment decision. About JordProxa JordProxa designs and delivers custom-engineered process solutions for the production of high purity battery materials, combining expertise in evaporation, crystallization, purification, and advanced water treatment. With more than 50 years of diverse industrial experience, JordProxa supports customers from concept development and R&D testing through engineering, modular equipment supply, commissioning, operations support, and aftermarket services. Learn more at www.jordproxa.com About Lilac Solutions Lilac delivers direct lithium extraction technology that unlocks brine resources to scale lithium supply for global electrification. Lilac's ion exchange technology enables high lithium recovery with minimal water use and no evaporation ponds, providing a sustainable alternative to conventional extraction methods. Lilac's technology has been proven through multiple pilot and demonstration plants globally and is now advancing to commercial scale. Lilac is headquartered in Oakland, California, with manufacturing in Fernley, Nevada. Learn more at lilacsolutions.com. Lilac Media Contact: Elizabeth Pond | VP of Communications & Brand, Lilac [email protected]

Lilac Solutions selects Hatch as EPCM partner for Great Salt Lake lithium facility. 23 Jun 2026 Agreement advances project toward final investment decision expected later in 2026. OAKLAND, Calif., June 23, 2026 - Lilac Solutions, a leading provider of direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology, today announced it has selected Hatch as the engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm for its Phase 1 commercial lithium carbonate facility on Utah's Great Salt Lake. Hatch will support Lilac in the engineering, procurement, and management of the construction and commissioning of the 5,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) facility, with first lithium production planned for 2028. The agreement includes a limited notice to proceed, allowing detailed engineering and early procurement to advance ahead of the final investment decision expected later in 2026. The Phase 1 facility will be built on a 20-acre site on the north arm of the Great Salt Lake in Box Elder County, Utah. It will use Lilac's Gen 5 ion exchange (IX) technology to extract lithium directly from lake brine and return the same volume of lithium-depleted brine back to the lake, a non-consumptive process that does not lower lake water levels. The project will generate local tax revenues and royalties to support lake preservation and create jobs in Utah. The IX media, the active material in the lithium extraction process, will be manufactured at Lilac's facility in Fernley, Nevada, keeping the supply chain domestic and eliminating dependence on Chinese suppliers. "Hatch has a long track record in the lithium industry and the execution capabilities needed to bring this project online," said Raef Sully, Chief Executive Officer of Lilac. "With Hatch's team and global organization supporting this project, we're ready to build." "Lilac has developed one of the most innovative and technically robust DLE technologies in the industry, and the Great Salt Lake project is an important step forward for domestic lithium supply," said Conrad Blake, Managing Director, Minerals, Hatch. "We look forward to putting Hatch's project delivery expertise to work and bringing this facility online." The north arm of the Great Salt Lake holds an estimated 1.4 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent, making it one of the largest identified lithium resources in the United States. Lilac completed pilot operations on the lake in 2025, demonstrating 87% average lithium recovery on a high sulfate brine containing only 70 mg/L lithium, proving Lilac's capability to economically extract lithium from ultra-low-grade brine. Third-party sampling and lab analysis confirmed the Lilac IX technology performance and validated Lilac's non-consumptive and non-contaminating process. Lilac has secured a binding 10-year take-or-pay offtake agreement with Traxys North America covering 100% of planned Phase 1 production and has completed FEL-3 engineering. With EPCM selection now complete, the project is on track to be among the first U.S. lithium brine projects to reach final investment decision and begin construction. About Lilac Solutions Lilac delivers direct lithium extraction technology that unlocks brine resources to scale lithium supply for global electrification. Lilac's ion exchange technology enables high lithium recovery with minimal water use and no evaporation ponds, providing a sustainable alternative to conventional extraction methods. Lilac's technology has been proven through multiple pilot and demonstration plants globally and is now advancing to commercial scale. Lilac is headquartered in Oakland, California, with manufacturing in Fernley, Nevada. Learn more at lilacsolutions.com. About Hatch Hatch is a global engineering, project delivery, and professional services firm. With seven decades of business and technical experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, Hatch responds with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. Learn more at www.hatch.com. Media Contact: Elizabeth Pond VP of Communications & Brand, Lilac [email protected]

The most innovative energy companies of 2026. Posted March 24, 2026 As electricity demand surges - driven in part by the growth of data centers - this year's most innovative companies in energy are finding new ways to meet that demand without driving up power bills or emissions. Others are tackling different pieces of the energy transition, from materials to electric mobility. 10. Zanskar. For using AI to discover hidden geothermal power By combining advanced AI with modern drilling techniques and computational geoscience, Zanskar identifies hidden or underutilized sites for geothermal power plants that conventional exploration methods have failed to detect. In December 2025, the company announced that it had discovered a site in Nevada capable of supporting a new geothermal power plant that would deliver clean, always-on energy to the grid. The site had no prior history of geothermal exploration and showed no surface-level indicators of geothermal potential, making it the first "blind" geothermal system in the United States to be discovered with clear commercial potential in more than 30 years. 14. Lilac Solutions. For making lithium production faster and greener Lilac Solutions has developed a faster, more sustainable method for extracting lithium - the critical raw material used in batteries that power electric vehicles and the electric grid - which could soon face a supply shortage. The company, which has raised $318 million to date, designed tiny, reusable ceramic beads that capture lithium from brine and then safely return the brine to the environment without depleting water levels. In a seven-month-long pilot at Utah's Great Salt Lake in 2025, Lilac validated its technology, showing that it can recover lithium efficiently while protecting the lake's ecosystem.