Standard Lithium Secures Major Funding Milestone for Arkansas Project
21.01.2026 - 14:03:04
Standard Lithium Ltd. has achieved a pivotal financing milestone for its flagship Smackover Water Authority (SWA) lithium project in Arkansas. The company, through its Smackover Lithium joint venture, now has indicative financing commitments exceeding $1 billion, backed by leading export credit agencies. This development, combined with previously secured grant funding, provides a clear pathway toward constructing a major domestic lithium production facility.
On December 9, 2025, the Smackover Lithium JV announced that three premier export credit agencies have expressed their interest in providing over $1 billion in debt financing. The United States Export-Import Bank (EXIM) and Norway’s Eksfin are leading this effort. These commitments are a significant vote of confidence in the project’s Read more...
