Innovative Lithium Extraction Technology
Can we find better and more sustainable ways to extract and process the raw materials needed for this clean energy revolution? We believe the answer is a resounding YES.
Pure Energy’s objective is to develop and to demonstrate an innovative, sustainable and enhanced lithium extraction process as an alternative process compared to the conventional production processes based on solar evaporation. The innovative process will be based on a selective mineral extraction technology
Pure Energy’s is working with global technology providers Tenova Bateman and POSCO that have developed proven, innovative and sustainable lithium extraction technologies that outperform conventional processes. The innovative processes use selective mineral extraction technology to target lithium-bearing salts held within the brine and has significant advantages over conventional technology:
Faster – 8 hrs vs. 1-2 years (not weather dependent)
Better use of resource – >99% Li extraction vs. 40%-50% Li extraction
Higher purity – battery grade >99.9%
Sustainable – spent solutions suitable for reinjection vs. large waste piles
Compact and Cheaper – small 100m x 100 m footprint vs. 4000+ acre ponds
Weather – non-issue vs. dependent variable
Ability to recycle – capture massive future market demand vs. no recycle
Feed solution – suitable for brines with Li >20 ppm vs. higher conc req.
