Mt. Vernon Set to Become Nation’s Lithium Capitol

April 6, 2025 – GeoFrame, a Houston-based energy and mining company, has announced bold plans to turn Mount Vernon, Texas — a small town with a population of just 2,500 — into the nation’s largest single-source lithium producer. The company’s ambitious initiative promises to inject new economic life into the rural community, bringing over 100 new jobs and positioning the area at the forefront of the U.S. energy transition.

The project centers on a newly discovered lithium-rich brine deposit just outside Mount Vernon. GeoFrame intends to use advanced direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology to produce the mineral more efficiently and sustainably than traditional methods. Once operational, the facility is expected to triple current domestic lithium output, reducing America’s reliance on foreign imports and supporting the growing demand for electric vehicles, batteries, and renewable energy storage systems.

Local officials have expressed optimism about the project’s potential, emphasizing not just job creation, but also improvements in infrastructure, tax revenue, and long-term economic diversification. Critics, however, have raised concerns about environmental impact and water use — issues GeoFrame says it will address through strict oversight and innovative, low-impact extraction techniques.

Construction is slated to begin in early 2026, with full-scale production expected by 2028. If successful, the Mount Vernon site could significantly reshape both the local economy and the U.S. lithium supply chain. For a small East Texas town, the promise of becoming a critical player in a global energy market marks a dramatic and potentially transformative shift. As GeoFrame moves forward, all eyes will be on whether it can deliver on its promises — and turn Mount Vernon into a new symbol of American clean energy independence.