David Park
‘It’s Time to Build It’: Standard Lithium’s $1.5B Arkansas Plant Moves Closer to Reality
Backed by a $225 million federal grant, fresh equity, and interest from export credit agencies, the company's Smackover Lithium venture is preparing for a final investment decision on a plant in Lafayette County. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Former Albemarle Exec Is New General Counsel at Standard Lithium
Michael Lutgring will play a key role in the company's leadership as it moves forward with plans to build a $1.3 billion plant near Lewisville. read more >
Standard Lithium Adds 2 VPs to Leadership Team
Daniel Rosen will be vice president of strategy and investor relations. Tim Sobel will be vice president of health, safety, social and environment. read more >
Standard Lithium Names Longtime Koch Exec David Park as New CEO
Outgoing CEO Robert Mintak, who led the company’s move into Arkansas, will stay on as an adviser through August 2025. read more >
Exxon Investment Didn’t Surprise Standard’s Mintak
Exxon Mobil Corp.'s $100 million investment in Arkansas land leases was a validation of Standard Lithium's six years of work here, its CEO says. read more >
Koch Industries Veteran David Park Joins Standard Lithium in Arkansas Projects
He'll be a senior strategic adviser to Standard, which has two pilot plants deriving lithium products from underground brine streams in El Dorado. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Standard Lithium Bets Big on Arkansas (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
A global conglomerate born from the oil industry is, like other big companies, investing more money domestically in greener, more sustainable forms of energy. read more >
by Lance Turner -
$100M Koch Investment Backs Standard Lithium’s Arkansas Venture
Wednesday’s announcement could be just the beginning. Standard Lithium is exploring further collaboration with Koch Industries subsidiaries, including Koch Engineered Solutions. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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