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Paul Lloyd

Paul Lloyd is executive chairperson of Prairie Lithium (formerly Arizona Lithium), an ASX-listed company developing the Prairie lithium project in the Williston basin of Saskatchewan, Canada. He previously served as managing director of the company, a role he held while it was still named Arizona Lithium and through its transition to Prairie Lithium, before moving into the chairperson position in mid-2026 as the business shifted from development to commercial production. Lloyd has overseen the company's strategy of extracting lithium from oilfield brine using direct lithium extraction technology, positioning Prairie as an aspirant first commercial-scale Canadian lithium brine producer. Under his leadership the company secured a binding offtake agreement with South Korea's Hydro Lithium for the Phase 1 output of the Prairie project, arranged rail logistics infrastructure through a memorandum of understanding with Long Creek Rail, and advanced construction of the project's processing facility and direct lithium extraction units. He has represented the company on Canadian government trade missions to Japan and South Korea promoting critical minerals cooperation. Lloyd frequently comments publicly on construction milestones, financing and offtake developments, framing Prairie's brine-based approach as a lower-impact, faster route to lithium production compared with hard-rock or evaporation mining.

Paul Lloyd News


Prairie Lithium's DLE unit
Prairie Lithium garners C$6.3m federal Canadian funding to reach initial production
29th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Canadian government has committed C$6.3-million in financing for ASX-listed Prairie Lithium's project in Saskatchewan, which will support Phase 1 production, including balance-of-plant systems... 


Four-column DLE at Prairie Lithium's site in Saskatchewan
Prairie Lithium takes delivery of four-column DLE unit on site in Saskatchewan
10th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Prairie Lithium has taken delivery of North America's largest commercial direct lithium extraction (DLE) unit comprising four columns at its Prairie project, in Saskatchewan, marking... 


Prairie Lithium's direct lithium extraction unit
Prairie Lithium reorganises board as it enters commercial stage development in Canada
30th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Prairie Lithium has announced a strategic reorganisation of its board of directors to optimise leadership as the company transitions from the development phase toward commercial lithium... 


Location map of the Prairie project
Prairie lithium project, Canada – update
22nd May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Prairie Lithium has started with factory acceptance testing at its commercial-scale direct lithium extraction unit, representing another important step towards commissioning of the project. 


Hydro Lithium signs agreement to buy Phase 1 output of Canadian lithium project
Hydro Lithium signs agreement to buy Phase 1 output of Canadian lithium project
2nd April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Prairie Lithium has reached a binding definitive agreement with Hydro Lithium, whereby Hydro Lithium will purchase 100% of the Phase 1 production from Prairie Lithium’s project. Phase 1... 


Image of lithium ore
Prairie lithium project, Canada – update
13th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Prairie Lithium has started vertical construction at its Pad #1 commercial facility, following the completion of foundation works. 


Prairie Lithium shifts into construction phase at Saskatchewan plant
Prairie Lithium shifts into construction phase at Saskatchewan plant
5th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Prairie Lithium has begun vertical construction at its Pad #1 commercial facility at the Prairie lithium project in Saskatchewan, Canada, following completion of foundation works. The... 


Hydro Lithium CEO Dr Uong Chon and Prairie Lithium MD Paul Lloyd
Prairie Lithium signs South Korean offtake deal for crystallite product
11th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia-headquartered Prairie Lithium has secured a binding offtake heads of agreement with Korean group Hydro Lithium, paving the way for the company to sell all output from its Phase 1... 


Prairie Lithium breaks ground on North America’s largest DLE facility
Prairie Lithium breaks ground on North America’s largest DLE facility
5th November 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Prairie Lithium has started construction of its lithium extraction facility at Pad #1 in Saskatchewan. Foundation work on the facility is expected to be completed by January 2026, after... 


Arizona Lithium inks rail deal to boost Prairie project’s global reach
Arizona Lithium inks rail deal to boost Prairie project’s global reach
4th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Arizona Lithium has announced a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a dedicated transload facility for its Prairie lithium project in Saskatchewan, Canada. The... 


Saskatchewan gives green light to Prairie lithium project
Saskatchewan gives green light to Prairie lithium project
19th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Arizona Lithium on Monday announced that it had received approval for Phase 1 of its Prairie lithium project in Canada, stating that it was the first lithium brine project in... 


Arizona Lithium rescinds Sandy Valley exploration plan, working to refine Big Sandy development
Arizona Lithium rescinds Sandy Valley exploration plan, working to refine Big Sandy development
17th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Arizona Lithium on Monday announced that it had rescinded its approved plan of operations for the Sandy Valley exploration project (Phase 3), citing stakeholder input as a key factor in... 


Image of periodic table symbol for lithium
Prairie lithium project, Canada – update
14th February 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Arizona Lithium has updated its phased development plan for the project. 


Arizona to deploy Koch’s commercial-scale DLE at Prairie project
Arizona to deploy Koch’s commercial-scale DLE at Prairie project
11th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Arizona Lithium has signed an agreement with Koch Technology Solutions (KTS) to deploy its Li-Pro commercial-scale direct lithium extraction (DLE) unit for Phase 1 production at the... 


Arizona Lithium advances Prairie project towards production
Arizona Lithium advances Prairie project towards production
6th February 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Arizona Lithium has updated its phased development plan for the Prairie lithium project in Saskatchewan, Canada, announcing on Thursday that the project is advancing towards production... 


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