Century Lithium Advances Angel Island Lithium Project with Mine Plan…

Event summary

Century Lithium submitted the Mine Plan of Operations for its Angel Island project in Nevada on September 3, 2026.
The project proposes a two-phase development with initial production of 8,300 tons per day, scaling to 16,500 tons per day.
The plan includes on-site processing to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate and a chlor-alkali plant for reagent production.
The BLM's environmental review process is expected to conclude by February 4, 2028, under the FAST-41 program.

The big picture

Century Lithium's submission of the Mine Plan of Operations for the Angel Island project marks a critical step in advancing one of the largest sedimentary lithium deposits in the U.S. The project's integrated approach to lithium extraction and processing positions it to capitalize on the growing demand for battery-grade materials. The strategic use of surplus sodium hydroxide as a co-product highlights the company's focus on operational efficiency and sustainability, aligning with broader industry trends toward resource optimization and environmental responsibility.

What we're watching

Regulatory Timeline: Whether the BLM's environmental review will meet the February 2028 target date, given the complexity of the process.
Market Dynamics: How the project's staged growth aligns with the increasing demand for lithium in the electric vehicle and battery storage markets.
Operational Efficiency: The effectiveness of Century Lithium's patent-pending process in reducing operating costs and minimizing environmental impacts.