Argentina Lithium & Energy targets DLE pilot at Rincon West

Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp (TSX‑V: LIT, OTCQX: LILIF) is shifting gears from exploration into development at its Rincón West Salt Lake lithium project in Argentina, according to CEO Nikolaos Cacos. The company has already published its maiden resource estimate, and is now focused on selecting a direct lithium extraction (DLE) partner and initiating pilot testing. Baseline environmental studies and preliminary engineering work are underway. Financing discussions are in progress to carry the project into the feasibility stage. Cacos expressed strong confidence in DLE—highlighting its cost‑efficiency and reduced environmental footprint, especially given that neighbouring operations like Rio Tinto Group’s billion‑dollar brine‑based lithium project use the same method. Meanwhile, the company’s partnership with Stellantis N.V. provides strategic backing in both finance and offtake opportunities for future lithium supply. The next major milestone is a preliminary economic assessment targeted for early 2026, contingent on DLE partner selection and funding closure. #LithiumExtraction #CleanEnergyTransition #ArgentinaMining #BatteryMetals #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM