Project Area

The Franklin Project project is an early-stage lithium brine prospect the Joint Venture is advancing as part of its Smackover expansion efforts. The most recently available drill results delivered average lithium concentrations of 644 mg/L and North America’s highest-ever reported lithium brine grade of 806 mg/L.1

1. Standard Lithium Delivers Highest-Ever North American Lithium Brine Grade 806 mg/L; East Texas Asset Includes Significant Potash and Bromine Concentrations :: Standard Lithium Ltd. (SLI)

East Texas Fact Sheet January 2026
Landowner Fact Sheet January 2026

Development Plan

A maiden resource report was recently released for the Franklin Project. This report found the highest reported lithium-in-brines grades in North America. The Joint Venture is re-entering shut-in wells to gather data, plans on drilling additional appraisal wells and will continue to lease brine-sourced minerals in the Franklin Project area.

  • The most recent brine samples from our wells in East Texas confirm the exceptional quality of the lithium brine assets we’re acquiring. We are confident that East Texas will develop into a globally-significant lithium brine asset.
    Allison Thurmond
    Vice President of US Lithium at Equinor