Standard Lithium Stock Surges 25% on Feasibility Study Milestone
Shares of Standard Lithium (SLI) skyrocketed 25% in early trading, reaching a 52-week high after the company filed a definitive feasibility study for its South-West Arkansas project. The study confirms the commercial viability of producing 22,500 tonnes annually of battery-grade lithium carbonate over two decades.
The pre-production lithium developer, partnered with Equinor (EQNR), is advancing its flagship brine-based projects in the Smackover Formation. While East Texas remains exploratory, the Arkansas venture now has a clear path to funding and production—a critical step for any mining operation.
Market enthusiasm reflects growing confidence in domestic lithium supply chains, though Standard Lithium has yet to commence commercial operations. The stock's performance underscores how developmental milestones can outweigh current commodity price fluctuations in driving valuations.
