Our Projects
Two flagship projects in Southern California positioned to reshape America's critical mineral and energy landscape.
Salton Sea Lithium Project
Project Salton is strategically located within the Salton Sea Known Geothermal Resource Area, spanning 40+ acres with potential to expand. The region hosts billions of tons of geothermal brine proven to contain commercially viable concentrations of lithium, manganese, and zinc.
- Located within the Salton Sea Known Geothermal Resource Area (40+ acres, expandable)
- Leverages proven ILiAD DLE Technology to produce lithium chloride (LiCl) for battery-grade chemicals
- Extracts manganese and zinc coproducts from brine after geothermal energy production
- PEA demonstrates viable, fast-to-production combination of 50 MW geothermal + 20,000 tonnes LCE/year
Project Salton — PEA Key Takeaways
A 20+ year operating plan combining geothermal power generation with direct lithium extraction for dual revenue streams.
Part 1: Geothermal Power Plant
Part 2: Lithium Extraction (DLE)
Combined Project NPV
Permitting: NEPA/CEQA and Mineral Extraction permits are highly supported by local and national authorities, providing a clear regulatory pathway for project development.
Ord Mountain Gold-Copper Porphyry Project
An advanced exploration asset featuring a gold-copper porphyry deposit in a mining-friendly jurisdiction in San Bernardino County, California. Extensive drilling and exploration work has been accomplished since 2010 with approximately $20 million invested.
- Gold: 2.7 million oz large historical inferred resources (not compliant today)
- Copper: 960 million pounds large historical inferred resources (not compliant today)
- Silver: 20.6 million oz large historical inferred resources (not compliant today)
- Multiple mineralized zones with potential to increase resources significantly
- 4 km of Au-Cu mineralization on surface, amenable to open-pit mining
Current Developers in the Salton Sea Region
SW Tech Corp. joins a growing ecosystem of companies developing critical mineral resources in the Salton Sea geothermal area.
| Developer | DLE Technology / Partner | Scale & Status | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHE Renewables (Berkshire Hathaway Energy) |
TerraLithium DLE technology via joint venture with Occidental Petroleum (June 2024) | Demonstration at 1/10 scale; targets 20,000 t LCE/yr at one of 10 Imperial Valley geothermal facilities | Will build, own and operate commercial lithium plants upon successful demonstration |
| EnergySource Minerals (ESM) |
ILiAD™ DLE technology (proprietary); DOE loan of $1.3 billion granted early 2025 | ATLiS project: 22,000 tpa lithium hydroxide using existing 55 MW geothermal plant brine source | Most advanced Salton Sea DLE project; full Imperial County approvals; near-term commercialization |
| Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR) |
CTR-developed integrated geothermal + DLE system (Hell's Kitchen Lithium & Power Project) | Stage-1: 25,000 tpa LiOH + 50 MW; Full build: 100,000 tpa LCE + 650 MW | FAST-41 federal priority; de-SPAC with Plum Acquisition Corp. (Dec 2025) at $4.5B pre-money valuation |
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