Authium Ltd is a lithium exploration and development company focused on developing its 100% owned Clayton Ridge lithium clay project. The resource is located in Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA, a well-established mining jurisdiction with world class infrastructure.

Authium plans to develop a low cost, low impact, direct extraction lithium production facility in the heart of one the of the fastest growing lithium consumption zones in the world.

Authium has a proven and experienced management team with over 100 years of combined mining and project management experience. They have previously been involved with the successful development of other lithium projects one of which was the first chemical process to extract lithium from unconcentrated brine.

Project Overview

The Clayton Ridge lithium project, situated in Nevada, USA has a significant JORC compliant resource of 422,555 metric tons of lithium or 2,248,838 metric tons of lithium carbonate formula (Li2CO3) which will support a projected mine life of 40+yrs. To date, the company has only drilled a small portion of its tenements with the potential to significantly extend the resource.

The Project encompasses the Clayton Ridge lithium claystone property located in western-central Nevada in Esmerelda County’s Clayton Valley, approximately 30 miles south west of Tonopah, Nevada.

Authium is the 100% owner of the Project. There have been no previous owners, or reserve estimates, and no production on the claims. The property borders several mining claims owned by Cypress Corporation, Noram Minerals, and Albemarle Corporation.

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Focus on Minimising Impact

Authium is focused on minimising its impact on the environment and will strive to produce LCE on a Net Zero basis

Authium is designing its process to be carbon neutral
The mine site will incorporate the use of electric vehicles / mining fleet where possible as well as renewable power and recycling
Authium’s process has significant reagent recycle streams designed into it, which reduces water, acid and power consumption