• Commenced Brownsville, Texas pre-feasibility study for lithium refinery
• Acquired rights to gold and copper extraction technology from e-waste
• Completed life cycle assessment of silver extraction from PV recycling
• Secured A$400k interest-free loan
• Three new non-executive directors appointed to the board

Lithium Universe Ltd has initiated a pre-feasibility study for its proposed Brownsville Lithium Refinery in Texas, aiming to establish a battery-grade lithium carbonate refinery within North America. The company also acquired rights to a gold and copper extraction technology from electronic waste, which provides a sustainable alternative to conventional smelting. Additionally, Lithium Universe completed a life cycle assessment of its silver extraction process from photovoltaic solar panels, demonstrating significant environmental and economic benefits. The company secured a A$400k interest-free loan to fund working capital and the pre-feasibility study. Three new non-executive directors were appointed to the board, enhancing the company's governance and strategic direction.