Prime Lithium

Prime Lithium, established in 2021 in Hamburg, is a leading German lithium producer focused on sustainable battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate for electric vehicles. Utilizing advanced, eco-friendly processing technologies, the company meets Europe’s growing demand and partners with major manufacturers.

Company Location

Country:

Germany

City:

Hamburg

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Company Overview

Prime Lithium, founded in 2021 and based in Hamburg, Germany, focuses on creating sustainable battery materials for electric vehicles. With over 20 international experts in lithium and chemical processing, it specializes in lithium hydroxide monohydrate production to meet Europe’s growing battery materials demand.

Battery Technology

Core technology centers on producing battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate via proprietary enhanced soda leach chemical processing. Developed at its Stade R&D Center, methods ensure consistent high-quality output while minimizing carbon emissions and meeting strict European quality standards for major manufacturers like BASF, Northvolt, and VW.

Products

Battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate produced through advanced proprietary processing techniques, delivering consistent purity and reduced environmental impact for high-performance lithium-ion batteries.

Recent Projects

Partnered with IBC Advanced Technologies on Project Sweetwater in Wyoming, USA, to build a carbon-neutral lithium hydroxide facility using Direct Lithium to Product (DLP) technology, targeting 8,000 tpa (expandable to 35,000 tpa), with clean water generation and CO2 storage.

Investors

As of 2024, CEO Dr. Axel C. Heitmann owns 100.0% of Deutsche Rohstoff AG. The company is currently seeking new investors for its next growth phase.

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