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title: "Standard Lithium says South West Arkansas lithium project clears NEPA review with FONSI"
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description: "Standard Lithium announced that its South West Arkansas lithium project has cleared the federal NEPA review with a Finding of No Significant Impact. The company signed two construction contracts for the central processing facility and upstream well field ahead of a final investment decision targeted for late 2026. Construction aims to start promptly, with first battery-grade lithium carbonate production planned for 2029. As of June 30, cash and working capital totaled approximately USD 137 million, with no debt."
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# Standard Lithium says South West Arkansas lithium project clears NEPA review with FONSI

-   Standard Lithium reported Q2 2026 progress at its South West Arkansas lithium project, clearing the federal NEPA process with a Finding of No Significant Impact. \* Signed two construction contracts ahead of a final investment decision, covering the central processing facility and the upstream well field. \* Targets final investment decision later in 2026; aims to start construction promptly, with first battery-grade lithium carbonate production planned for 2029. \* Cash and working capital totaled USD 137.3 million and USD 137.1 million at June 30; no term or revolving debt. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Standard Lithium Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202608100800OMX\_\_\_\_\_CNEWS\_EN\_GNW9806354\_en) on August 10, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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