5E Advanced Materials, Inc. announced the Company's operations team has successfully commissioned the facility and has launched full commercial operations. The Company began well-field injection on January 1, 2024. 5E Boron Americas Complex is fully commissioned and has now transitioned to operational status.

Final electrical work was completed by external engineering contractors as of March 15, 2024. Over 50,000 gallons of PLS has been accumulated since mining commencement. Independent 3rd party analysis conducted inductively couple plasma mass spectrometry analysis (ICP) and confirms run-of-mine head grade of 5.5%.

The small-scale facility will: Initially produce 2,000 short tons of boric acid and targeting initial production of lithium carbonate, with plans to scale up to a run rate of 9,000 short tons and increase lithium production. Is now being run 24/7 as shift operators are trained and staffed. Provide high-quality commercial product for customer qualification to secure offtake contracts and funding for phase one operations.

The Company?s Lithium Skid Unit was delivered to site with expectation of integrating into facility in the near-term.