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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Data from the U.S. Geological Survey’s Landsat satellite program, managed in partnership with NASA, has helped shape the development of the Thacker Pass lithium project. For more than 50 years, Landsat, the satellite program managed by the U.S. Geological Survey and NASA, has provided continuous Earth observation data to support science-based decision-making, including mine planning in sensitive environments. A recent…
Read MoreAquatech has announced the launch of PEARL, a comprehensive technology platform enabling optimized full flow sheet process development and at-scale delivery for the extraction, refining, and purification of lithium. PEARL (Purification, Extraction and Refining of Lithium) enables the production of battery-grade lithium from a diverse range of feedstock, including hard rock, clay, and continental, geothermal, or oilfield brines. It spans…
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A look at how the U.S. can scale domestic production of critical minerals to meet accelerating demand. by Tas Mohamed The race for critical minerals in the United States will require accelerated production from local mines – but to do this sustainably and at scale means harnessing smart and innovative technologies. The U.S. is accelerating efforts to increase domestic production…
Read MoreUpon completion of the Piedmont Lithium and Sayona Mining merger announced last November, the combined North American lithium business will be named Elevra Lithium. The board of directors of Elevra Lithium will consist of four Piedmont nominees from Piedmont’s current board (including the chair designate of Elevra) and four Sayona nominees from its current board (including the current managing director…
Read MoreCommerce and Trade Minister of India Piyush Goyal and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo signed their names to an agreement promising to cooperate on strengthening supply chains in the two countries for lithium, cobalt and other critical minerals. The Commerce Department said in a statement on October 3 that the now-inked memorandum of understanding aims to build resilience for critical…
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Metso introduced the newest member of its MHC hydrocyclones product family, the MHCTM CB (curved bottom). This new hydrocyclone is designed for superior particle separation with increased unit capacity and coarser cut sizes while minimizing the fines bypass. Ben Klein, product group manager of Hydrocyclones at Metso, said: “The design of the MHCTM CB is based on the proven MHCTM…
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Check out this (magnetic) conversation suspended magnets with Eriez Director of Minerals and Materials Processing Jose Martin. It will stick with you. Edited by Donna Schmidt Thanks for talking to North American Mining magazine exclusively about this topic, Jose. Can you explain, for those not in the know: What are the different types of suspended magnets? What are the uses,…
Read MoreCanada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson told Reuters that the country plans to boost its energy security by slashing the time it takes to develop new critical mineral mines. “(We’re) looking at how do we optimize the regulatory and permanent processes so you can take what is a 12- to 15-year process and bring it down to…
Read MoreThe following is an op-ed from Minerals Make Life and has been edited only for space and style. Lithium. Copper. Nickel. What do you think of when you hear those minerals? Most people hear “lithium” and immediately think of electric vehicles – in particular, the batteries that power them. However, well-known minerals often have uses beyond what most people expect.…
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