- Vulcan commenced production at its qualification plant, CLEOP, on 8 November 2024.
- First battery-quality V-Li0N™ was achieved on 13 January 2025.
- V-Li0N™ is Europe's first fully domestically produced battery-quality lithium hydroxide.
- The product is made using sustainable methods, including A-DLE extraction and electrolysis.
Project Overview
Vulcan Energy is advancing its Phase One Lionheart Project, focusing on integrated lithium and renewable energy production for Europe's battery electric vehicle industry. The company has developed a qualification strategy to pre-qualify its lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) material before full commercial production.
Qualification Process
The strategy involves producing and dispatching battery-quality LHM, branded V-Li0N™, to offtake partners from Vulcan's qualification plant. This step aims to fast-track sales of qualified material. Internal and external lab analyses confirm the product meets battery-quality specifications.
Production Milestones
Vulcan commenced production at its qualification plant, CLEOP, on 8 November 2024, achieving the first battery-quality V-Li0N™ on 13 January 2025. This marks Europe's first fully domestically produced battery-quality lithium hydroxide, enhancing the region's critical raw material supply chain resilience.
Sustainability
The V-Li0N™ product is produced using sustainable methods, including A-DLE extraction and fully electrified production via electrolysis. The raw material is sourced from deep, heated brines, with geothermal renewable energy as a co-product for local communities.
