Deutsche E-Metalle AG

Deutsche E‑Metalle AG develops ESG‑aligned lithium from brines using Direct Lithium Extraction and on‑site processing to battery‑grade hydroxide. The company provides exploration, project development, financing and digital traceability for EV and energy‑storage supply chains.

Company Location

Country:

Germany

City:

Dresden

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Company Overview

Deutsche E‑Metalle AG, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Dresden, Germany, is a specialist in sustainable exploration and supply of critical metals with a primary focus on lithium. The company develops new deposits, manages exploration and mine development, and supports financing and commercialisation through to IPO. Its mission is to enable a carbon-neutral, long-term supply of high-quality raw materials that support the European energy transition and advanced industrial applications. DEM maintains offices in Toronto, London and Buenos Aires and integrates ESG standards across project development and community engagement.

Battery Technology

Deutsche E‑Metalle’s core technology centers on Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) for brine resources and in‑country processing to battery‑grade lithium hydroxide. DLE aims to increase lithium recovery and reduce freshwater use and land footprint versus evaporation ponds, shortening time to product and lowering environmental impact. DEM pairs DLE pilots with resource modelling, geotechnical studies and third‑party ESG monitoring. The company is implementing digital battery passport capabilities using partners such as Circulor, Minespider and Circularise to strengthen traceability and regulatory compliance.

Products

DEM offers exploration and deposit development, mine project management, DLE pilot deployment, and processing to battery‑grade lithium hydroxide, plus advisory, financing and IPO support. Services include resource validation, drilling, feasibility studies and industrial partner matching. Applications span electric vehicles, stationary energy storage, aerospace, defence and consumer electronics requiring traceable, ESG‑certified raw materials.

Recent Projects

Carachi Blanco (Argentina) — Through the LMC joint venture (DEM 55% majority), DEM advanced the Carachi Blanco lithium brine project with drilling, resource validation and DLE pilot activities in the past year. Work continues on a feasibility study targeted for completion in 2025, aiming for on‑site processing to battery‑grade lithium hydroxide and alignment with third‑party ESG audits and EU co‑financing milestones.

Investors

DEM’s project financing and recognition include European Union co‑financing and research funding (BSFZ), TÜV ISO 9001:2015 certification and an ESG Gold‑level certification. The company holds a 55% majority stake in the LMC Carachi Blanco project and minority holdings in other ventures (e.g., Caracal Gold). Management and board members retain significant ownership, and DEM seeks strategic industrial partners and project investors to support DLE pilots and processing facility development.

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