CANDLE Lithium Corporation

CANDLE Lithium Corporation, based in Edmonton, Alberta, specializes in sustainable lithium production through advanced Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology. Extracting lithium from oilfield brines and geothermal waters with over 95% recovery, they integrate with existing oil and gas infrastructure to support North America’s growing battery supply chain.

Company Location

Country:

Canada

City:

Edmonton, Alberta

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Company Overview

CANDLE Lithium Corporation, based in Edmonton, Alberta, specializes in advanced Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology for sustainable lithium production from unconventional sources such as oilfield brines and geothermal waters. Their proprietary process achieves over 95% lithium recovery while minimizing water usage, land disturbance and capital costs, supporting North America’s lithium supply chain.

Battery Technology

CANDLE Lithium’s proprietary DLE technology continuously separates lithium from various brine sources, including oilfield and geothermal brines, achieving high recovery rates with minimal water use, land disruption and waste. It integrates with existing oil and gas infrastructure in a closed-loop system, reducing environmental impact and operational costs.

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Recent Projects

In 2024 CANDLE Lithium submitted a proposal for ENAMI’s Chilean project. In 2023 they reported advancements in DLE implementation in North America. A pilot plant in Alberta is planned to begin operations by 2026 to demonstrate scalability of their technology.

Investors

Candle Lithium Corporation is supported by Canadian federal and provincial government funding, including Critical Mineral grants, Strategic Innovation Fund, Alberta Innovates, Saskatchewan Innovates, and federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Energy. In January 2025, it received provincial funding for its pilot project. The company has partnerships with oil and gas companies and lithium project developers. No specific private investors, funding round details, or corporate partnership names have been publicly disclosed.

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