DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 24, 2026--
LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc. (TSXV: LIB | OTCQB: VLTLF | FSE: I2D) (“ LibertyStream ” or the “ Company ”) is pleased to provide an operating update from Freedom Launchpad, its production, customer-qualification and training platform located at Select Water Solutions’ site in Howard County, Texas.
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Since the refining system was configured for battery-grade production on May 14, 2026, every full certificate of analysis issued through August 14 has reported lithium carbonate purity at or above 99.7%, exceeding the 99.5% minimum purity commonly specified for battery-grade lithium carbonate.
The three-month record demonstrates consistent lithium carbonate purity across repeated production campaigns.
Freedom Launchpad’s fully automated Gen 6 direct lithium extraction system and integrated refining equipment remain in active operation. The platform has produced approximately three tonnes of lithium carbonate across three distinct product requirements: battery-grade, technical-grade and customer-specific material. This includes one tonne manufactured to a customer’s required specification and delivered under LibertyStream’s initial industrial trial order.
“Everything starts with operations,” said Alex Wylie, President and CEO of LibertyStream. “Three months of production at battery-grade purity demonstrates the repeatability of our process. Customer work spanning seven organizations and our first definitive offtake agreement reflect market interest in our product.”
Production Supporting Multiple Customer Paths
Beginning in early July 2026, lithium carbonate samples have been delivered to four customer organizations for evaluation. LibertyStream has also produced material meeting specifications supplied by three additional prospective customers.
This customer work builds on LibertyStream’s first definitive lithium carbonate offtake agreement, which provides for 600 tonnes per year beginning in 2027 and establishes contracted demand for planned production from Freedom 1.
The Company continues to produce material for customer evaluation, refine product specifications and advance multiple qualification and commercial discussions.
Operating Today, Advancing Freedom 1
Freedom Launchpad uses the core equipment types, automation and process architecture intended for commercial deployment at Freedom 1, LibertyStream’s planned 1,000-tonne-per-year lithium carbonate facility.
Each production campaign does more than produce lithium carbonate. It supplies customers with material to evaluate while generating operating data, training personnel and refining procedures.
LibertyStream expects to provide further updates as production continues, customer evaluations advance and Freedom 1 development progresses.
About LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners
LibertyStream is a lithium development and technology company aiming to be one of North America’s first commercial producers of lithium carbonate from oilfield brine. Our strategy is to generate value for shareholders by leveraging management’s hydrocarbon experience to deploy our proprietary DLE technology directly into existing oil and gas infrastructure, thereby reducing capital costs, lowering risks and supporting the world’s clean energy transition. We are committed to operating efficiently and with transparency across all areas of the business staying sharply focused on creating long-term, sustainable shareholder value. Investors and/or other interested parties may sign up for updates about the Company’s continued progress on its website: https://LibertyStream.com/.
Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains certain “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, collectively referred to herein as “forward-looking information.” Forward-looking information includes statements other than statements of historical fact and may be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “target,” “plan,” “forecast,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “schedule” and similar words or expressions.
Forward-looking information in this news release includes, without limitation, statements regarding: the continued operation and performance of Freedom Launchpad’s Gen 6 direct lithium extraction system and integrated refining equipment, including the anticipated operations of Freedom Launchpad commencing September 1, 2026; the potential for the Company’s customer sampling, evaluation and qualification programs to result in additional purchase orders, offtake agreements or other commercial relationships; future production and deliveries under the Company’s existing definitive offtake agreement; the timing, capacity, performance and commercial operation of Freedom 1; the Company’s current strategy; and the Company’s ability to scale its direct lithium extraction and refining platform commercially.
Forward-looking information is based on assumptions considered reasonable by management as of the date of this news release, including assumptions regarding: the continued availability and performance of equipment, personnel, brine feed, utilities and required services; the accuracy and repeatability of production and analytical results; the Company’s ability to continue meeting applicable product and customer specifications; the successful advancement of customer qualification programs; the performance of customers and other counterparties; the availability of financing, permits and other required approvals; and the Company’s ability to continue to develop, commission and operate Freedom 1 on the timetable and at the capacity currently anticipated.
Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such risks include, without limitation: variability in feed brine, production and analytical results; equipment failure, maintenance requirements or operating interruptions; failure to continue meeting product or customer specifications; delays or unsuccessful outcomes in customer evaluation and qualification; inability to secure additional customers, purchase orders or commercial agreements; counterparty default or non-performance; construction, supply-chain, financing, permitting or commissioning delays; higher-than-anticipated costs; changes in lithium carbonate prices or customer demand; and the risk that the Company’s technology cannot be scaled or operated commercially as anticipated.
Additional risks and uncertainties are described in the Company’s most recent public disclosure documents filed under its issuer profile on SEDAR+. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update forward-looking information to reflect future results, events or developments, except as required by applicable law.
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LibertyStream lithium carbonate assay results from Freedom Launchpad, April 23 through August 14, 2026, showing the May 20 transition to battery-grade targeting and nine consecutive certificates of analysis above the 99.5% battery-grade purity reference. Assays were reported by NSL Analytical Services. (Graphic: LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc.)
