Adionics’ CCO François-Michel Colomar talks about its work in direct lithium extraction (DLE), doing what no one else has: performing direct lithium salt extraction via a liquid-liquid process. Edited by Donna Schmidt A reduced footprint for lithium? Yes, according to global group Adionics, which has developed a technology based on the implementation of a selective extraction of salts; its liquid-liquid…
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This lithium production methodology is growing rapidly, drawing interest from environmentalists and producers alike, because it reduces the environmental impact and the cost of lithium production. by Jorge Espinoza and Victor Mwaba Growing demand for lithium compounds for use in the manufacture of rechargeable batteries is constrained by the difficulty of maximizing its extraction from natural sources. There are only…
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This lithium production methodology is growing rapidly, drawing interest from environmentalists and producers alike, because it reduces the environmental impact and the cost of lithium production. by Jorge Espinoza and Victor Mwaba, Emerson Growing demand for lithium compounds for use in the manufacture of rechargeable batteries is constrained by the difficulty of maximizing its extraction from natural sources. There are…
Read MoreSouth Korean steelmaker POSCO Holdings has signed a memorandum of understanding with Anson Resources to establish and operate a demonstration plant to validate its direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology. Under the agreement, Anson will provide the lithium feedstock and the project site, while POSCO will conduct a full-scale evaluation of the business potential of its DLE technology. Depending on the…
Read MoreRio Tinto has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Arcadium Lithium for $6.7 billion. The transaction, which will be implemented by way of a Jersey scheme of arrangement, is expected to close in mid-2025. “Acquiring Arcadium Lithium is a significant step forward in Rio Tinto’s long-term strategy, creating a world-class lithium business alongside our leading aluminum and copper operations to…
Read MoreCalgary-headquartered E3 Lithium has secured a brownfield site in Mountain View County for its Clearwater project’s central processing facility, which will be Alberta’s and western Canada’s first lithium production campus. The site is the former Dyck Gravel Pit, and its land site is well situated for infrastructure, including accessible utilities and roadways, to support development. Both the county and E3…
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Edited by Josephine Patterson A new study released by Canadian public policy think-tank Fraser Institute finds that 388 new mines must be built by 2030 to provide the necessary minerals to meet international government mandates for electric vehicles. “The sheer scale of mining required to meet EV mandates raises serious questions about the timelines being imposed by governments,” said Kenneth…
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How can older lithium mines help America achieve its alternative energy independence? By Gene Morgan The two big challenges facing lithium mining in the U.S. today are public perception and scaling up, and the first thing the U.S. industry needs to solve is public perception. Perception is at the heart of the current mine permitting reform debate in the U.S.…
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