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DME Energy Resources Acquires Conductive Energy; Combined Company Launches as Empower EIT, Establishes New Dallas Headquarters, and Announces New Equity Partner
DME Energy Resources (“DME”), a fully vertically integrated lithium company, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Conductive Energy, a market leader in Direct Lithium Extraction (“DLE”) technology. Effective October 1, 2025, the two companies have merged to form Empower EIT, creating a uniquely positioned North American platform spanning lithium production, extraction technology, conversion, and resource development.

Direct Lithium Extraction: Advancing Scalable, Responsible Lithium Production
Empower is advancing Direct Lithium Extraction as a cleaner, faster pathway to scalable lithium production aligned with global electrification demand.

From Validation to Deployment: How Empower Advances Lithium Projects
Empower advances lithium projects through a disciplined development process designed to move from resource validation to commercial deployment with clarity and control.
Building the next generation of lithium infrastructure.
Empower works closely with resource owners, investors, and local stakeholders to align incentives, reduce execution risk, and support collaborative development from early testing through commercialization.
