EMP’s Viewfield project in southeast Saskatchewan. Credit: EMP MetalsSaskatchewan lithium brine developer EMP Metals (CSE: EMPS; US-OTC: EMPPF) has finished building the demonstration plant at its main Viewfield project, a key step that positions it among the province’s most technologically advanced lithium players. “Fresh production brine is now flowing through the process as we continue integrating each system, and with commissioning approximately halfway complete, we remain on schedule for Q3 start-up.” Lithium recoveryEMP’s development momentum comes as lithium prices recover from a two-year slump that gutted investment across the sector. Other key brine players on the Prairies include E3 Lithium (TSXV: ETL; US-OTC: EEMMF) and Volt Lithium (TSXV: VLT) in neighbouring Alberta.