Neptune Energy Confirms One of the World’s Largest Lithium Resources

Published: Sep 24, 2025 07:00 (GMT+8)

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Neptune Energy has confirmed lithium resources of 43 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) in the Altmark region of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, making it one of the world’s largest project-based lithium resources. The company has obtained its third exploration license and plans to use Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology, an environmentally friendly process that avoids open-pit mining and evaporation ponds. The second pilot project successfully produced battery-grade lithium carbonate, while a third pilot project has now been launched to test an adsorption process. Subject to additional mining permits, Neptune Energy will proceed to a demonstration phase involving a fully integrated extraction plant, marking a step toward commercial production and strengthening lithium supply security for Germany and Europe.

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