Smackover Lithium
Smackover Lithium Signs First Offtake Client for South Arkansas Project
The deal with Trafigura Trading LLC of Houston represents more than 40% of targeted offtake commitments. read more >
‘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 >
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The Great Reset: Arkansas’ Leadership Shakeups and the Stories That Defined 2025
Has any recent year reshaped Arkansas’ business and policy landscape this dramatically? read more >
⌚ The Week’s Top Stories in 60 Seconds
Here are the top five stories that resonated most with Arkansas Business readers this week. read more >
Standard Lithium, Equinor Expand Lithium Project into Northeast Texas
Standard Lithium and Equinor’s joint venture reports top U.S. lithium brine grades in Texas, strengthening plans alongside Arkansas operations. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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 >
Chevron Enters Arkansas Lithium Market, Acquires TerraVolta Acreage
Chevron has acquired more than 100,000 acres across the Smackover geological formation. read more >
Arkansas Oil & Gas Commission to Weigh New Lithium Royalty Proposal
Smackover Lithium LLC, a joint venture of Standard Lithium and Equinor, has applied for a 2.5% royalty rate on lithium brine. read more >
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