Element3

The U.S. requires massive amounts of lithium to power the energy transition and secure defense supply chains, yet our nation remains dangerously dependent on foreign imports. Conventional domestic mining is not a viable short-term solution; it requires seven to 15 years to permit, costs billions, and faces mounting environmental opposition. Element3 transforms one of the nation’s largest industrial liabilities into a strategic asset to solve this problem. Every year, the U.S. oil and gas industry produces over one trillion gallons of wastewater. Using proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology, Element3 taps into existing midstream infrastructure to extract battery-grade lithium carbonate directly from this produced water, entirely bypassing the need for new mines.

Element3 deploys modular extraction plants at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional mining, producing domestic lithium in months rather than decades. This investment aligns with Cubit’s belief in underpinning societal stability through enduring infrastructure by creating a secure, ethical supply chain for critical minerals without digging another hole in the ground.